- Time: 30m
- WU: 10'
- MS: 4' at 100 RPM. 3' at 110 RPM. 2 'at 120 RPM or highest sustainable RPM.
- CD: 10'
- Time: 40m
- Run 40' - Warm up for at least 10' before the first stride. Run 8x30 left foot strikes - time should be between 19-21". In between each stride you will skip 40 times back to the start - take a short rest and repeat. Cool-down with at least 5' easy jog (Zone 1).
- Time: 1h 15m
- Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2. Include 3x20' of running at 20 beats below LT from prior run test. Recovery is 5' in Zone 1.
- Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
- This run should be between 75-90' long depending on fitness level.
- Time: 1h 05m
- Distance: 3250.00 yards
- WU: 400
- MS:
- 6x75 on 20" rest - moderate pace.
- 12x100 on 10" rest.
- 200 easy.
- 8x100 on 30" rest. The 100 is swum as follows:
- - 1st 25 is drill.
- - 2nd 25 is kick (no board).
- - 3rd 25 is swim.
- - 4th 25 is sprint.
- CD: 200
- Time: 20m
- Time: 30m
- Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2.
- Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
- This run can be 30'-90' long depending on fitness level.
- Time: 50m
- Time: 1h 00m
- Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2.
- Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
- This run can be 30'-90' long depending on fitness level.
- Time: 1h 15m
- Distance: 4000.00 yards
- WU: 400 swim
- MS: 5x (500 at T-pace minus 3 seconds, 100 drill, 50 sprint, 50 non-free)
- CD: 100 easy non-free
- Time: 20m
- Time: 45m
- Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2. Think about running like a Kenyan - smooth and efficient! Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.
- Time: 50m
- Time: 1h 15m
- Run 75-90' on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, except for middle section where you run 4 x (2' at 5K pace, 2' at marathon goal pace).
- Think about form and running pretty. Concentrate on keeping turnover high, don't overstride - run efficiently.
- This run can be from 75-90' long depending on fitness level.
- Time: 45m
- Distance: 2500.00 yards
- OPTIONAL SWIM:
- WU: 400 swim then 6x50 on 15" rest.
- MS: 15x100 @T-pace + 3". Your rest is 15".
- CD: 300 easy.
Day 36
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Day 37
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Kick (Regular) - regular kickboard kick or kick on back with hands over head, fingers locked. Kenyan and Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.
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Use this day to also get additional 'Core Strength' exercises in for a total of 2-4 sessions per week. See Core and Strength Guidelines for more information.
Day 38
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Kenyan Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.
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Depending on where you are in your off-season training, this is your weight training day. Use this day to also get additional 'Core Strength' exercises in for a total of 2-4 sessions per week. See Core and Strength Guidelines for more information.
Day 39
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Kenyan Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands. T-Pace = swim test time / the number of 100 you swam. If you swam 20:00 for 1,000 yards, then your T-Pace would equal 20:00/10 for a T-Pace of 2:00 per 100.
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Use this day to also get additional 'Core Strength' exercises in for a total of 2-4 sessions per week. See Core and Strength Guidelines for more information.
Day 40
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Kenyan Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.
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Depending on where you are in your off-season training, this is your weight training day. Use this day to also get additional 'Core Strength' exercises in for a total of 2-4 sessions per week. See Core and Strength Guidelines for more information.
Day 41
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T-Pace = swim test time / the number of 100 you swam. If you swam 20:00 for 1,000 yards, then your T-Pace would equal 20:00/10 for a T-Pace of 2:00 per 100. Pretty Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.
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