Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2, no higher than the top of Z2. Include 2x30' of running at 20 beats below LT from 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.
Comments and Definitions
Kick (Regular) - regular kickboard kick or kick on back with hands over head, fingers locked.
Loosen (Swim) - just means easy - 'loosen up', whether it be easy free, back, breast.
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.
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.
SWIM
Time: 1h 00m
Distance: 2800.00 yards
WU: 400
MS:
3 * 200 0:45 rest
8 * 25 kick :10 rest
4 * 100 0:25 rest
8 * 25 kick :10 rest
5 * 50 :10 rest
100 loosen easy swim
6 * 75 pull with paddles 0:20 rest
CD: 200 warm-down
Strength
Time: 20m
Comments and Definitions
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.
Kick (Regular) - regular kickboard kick or kick on back with hands over head, fingers locked. Loosen (Swim) - just means easy - 'loosen up', whether it be easy free, back, breast. 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. 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.
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.