PHASE 3 - Week 8

  • 30-40 minutes easy run.

    Notes: Sunday is a very easy run. You should run at a pace that you are able to maintain conversation on. If you can’t do this, you’re going too fast.

  • Rest or Cross Train

    Notes: We don’t run on Monday. If you have a strength routine, or cross-training option you do often, feel free to do that today.

  • Session: CHART - Stage 2

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    5-10 minute Warm Up.

    Stretch.

    4-times 100m @ 60% max effort - walk back recovery.

    Running Foundation Players:

    12-times 250 @ Stage 2 Pace with 35-seconds recovery.

    Other Players:

    10-times 200 @ Stage 2 pace with 35-seconds recovery.

    5-10 minute Cool Down

  • Rest or Cross Train

    Notes: We don’t run on Wednesday. If you have a strength routine, or cross-training option you do often, feel free to do that today.

  • 5-10 minute Warm Up.

    Stretch.

    4-times 100m @ 60% max effort - walk back recovery.

    High Level Fitness:

    Pyramid: 50m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 150m, 100m, 50m @ 90% max effort, 1-minute rest between reps

    Lower Level Fitness:

    Pyramid: 50m, 100m, 150m, 200m, 150m, 100m, 50m @ 80% max effort, 1.5-minute rest between reps

    5-10 minute Cool Down

    Notes: Aim to keep each 800m time close. Don’t sprint the first and run the last four significantly slower.

  • Rest or Cross Train

    Notes: We don’t run on Friday. If you have a strength routine, or cross-training option you do often, feel free to do that today.

  • Optional 20-30-minute Easy Run.

    Notes: We keep Saturdays runs as an optional extra. If you’re just getting started with your training, let your body recover from your week. If you have a good foundation in running, feel free to add this one to the schedule. Keep it slow.