5 Essential Elements I Include In Base Training
We will cover 5 essential elements that go into my base training week. First we’ll run through a quick recap of my latest week of training to give you some context: Base Training Recap Monday was scheduled for a 1hr40min run at Zone 2. I ran on my local...
Slow Fitness: Benefits of a Slow Build
There are advantages with starting again. A clean slate. A fresh start. My return to running started with a 3 week block. As unexciting as it is, there were no epic training sessions. No…”I ran so far on no training” type stories. Instead we take a slow approach to...
10 Weeks Stuck Walking Took My Running Down To Zero
It’s been 10 whole weeks since I got the spicy cough. I had a false start getting back into training. And then it all unraveled. Originally I was had a conservative plan to get back into running after COVID. Return to Exercise After COVID 19 The plan I followed...
How I Plan Marathon Training
A dream stays a dream if you don’t make it a goal. A goal stays a goal if you don’t make a plan. A plan stays as a plan if you don’t take action. I’ve got the dream. Goal Reminder Get to the start line in grate shape without...
Running A Lot: The Reality
I increased my running volume by a lot. 4 weeks of running a lot more.Before we hit the lessons learned, let’s begin with the numbers: 4 weeks Total 405km Average 101km per week Each week: 1. 112km 2. 109km 3. 64km 4. 120km Heart rate: zones… almost all mixed...
Increasing Running Volume By A Lot
I’m increasing running volume by a lot over 4 weeks. Over the last year my average run volume has been 64km per week. My consistency had been lacking. I’ve decided to raise that volume by a lot! Why? My number one reason is just like running a lot. Increasing...
Thinking, Mind Maps And Running
I’ve been thinking. A lot’s changed over the last year. Many of the things I took for granted have changed significantly. I think everyone in the world has experienced some significant level of change. So I’m no different than anyone else. There’s no guarantee there’s going to be any...
Melbourne Marathon 10 Weeks Out
The plans had to change. Goal Refresher Sub 2:58:29 to get a PB I ran that in 2009, 12 years ago! Training times say I’m not there. My gut feeling backs that up I have 10 weeks to fix this. Here’s the new plan: Focussed only on the marathon...
A Silly Mistake In Marathon Training
Has a silly mistake derailed my marathon training? General Preparation Phase for the Marathon Project 2021 That Sub 3 hour Marathon Originally planned to cover 8 weeks. I’m calling it at 6 weeks. How did it go? There was a loose structure I followed, a 9 day cycle: Easy...
Weakness At High Intensity: Marathon Project 2021 week 4/29
Weakness at high intensity. This week pointed my weaknesses at the top end speeds. My vVO2max has been estimated based on longer distance race times. It is now clear I have over estimated my pace at this intensity. Struggling to hold onto for 3 minutes doesn’t equate well to...