Run 75-90' on a flat to rolling course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2 except for 5 x 1' bursts in middle of run at around 10K pace, take at least 2' between each burst and try to return to original 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.
Comments and Definitions
Kick (Regular) - regular kickboard kick or kick on back with hands over head, fingers locked
Pull Drill - Focus will be on learning to 'catch' the water with your forearm and pull yourself through the water. If you feel your lats (the muscles under your arm pits that go down the side of your back) engage, then you are starting to get it. If your shoulders are tired, then you are still using too much shoulder and not enough lats.
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.
Kick (Regular) - regular kickboard kick or kick on back with hands over head, fingers locked Pull Drill - Focus will be on learning to 'catch' the water with your forearm and pull yourself through the water. If you feel your lats (the muscles under your arm pits that go down the side of your back) engage, then you are starting to get it. If your shoulders are tired, then you are still using too much shoulder and not enough lats. 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.