WINTER HALF MARATHON TRAINING: WEEK 3 (NOV 22-28)
Speed Workout: This week we take it up to 600m repeats running between 5k-1mi pace. You will want to start conservative and then get faster as the workout progresses. You get a full 3 minute rest after each 600m repeat. Focus on good leg turnover and mechanics. You should be running at a good speed but not all out. Reference specific split chart
HERE.
Tempo: Advanced runners have what are considered “cruise intervals”, running 3 x 1 mile at tempo pace with a 1-2 minute rest between each 1 mile interval. Each interval is meant to be run at 80-90% effort level. Aim to run even or negative splits, your last split should be your fastest. For your specific tempo pace you can reference the pace chart
MON
NOVICE
3 mi @ Easy Pace
TUE
Rest or Strength Training
HERE.
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
3 mi 3 mi
@ Easy Pace
@ Easy Pace
Rest
6 mi @ Long Run Pace
Rest
Strength Training
*1-2 mi Warm Up
NOVICE II
3 mi @ Easy Pace
5-6 x 600m @ 5k-1 mi Pace 3 min Rest
Rest
3 mi
or
@ Easy Pace
Strength
Training
Strength Training
Rest
6 mi @ Long Run Pace
Rest
1-2 mi Cool Down
*1-2 mi Warm Up 3 x 1 mi
ADVANCED
@ Tempo Pace 1-2 min Rest
5-6 x 600m @ 5k-1 mi Pace 3 min Rest 1-2 mi Cool Down
RUN/WALK
3 mi Run 2, Walk 1
Rest or Strength Training
5 mi
4 mi
@ Easy Pace
@ Easy Pace
Strength Training
4 mi Rest
7 mi @ Long Run Pace
Strength Training
@ Easy Pace or Rest
3 mi 3 mi
Run 2, Walk 1
Run 2, Walk 1
Strength Training
*Speed Workout moved to Tuesday due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Rest
6 mi Run 4, Walk 1
Rest
STRENGTH TRAINING
LOWER BODY Reverse Lunge
NOVICE I
UPPER BODY
CORE
Push Ups
Dead Bugs
NOVICE I
NOVICE I
WEEK 3 WARM UP
Single Leg Cone Touch
Dips
Elbow To Knee
Hip Series
Body Weight Rows
Leg Lifts
Knee To Chest (10 each leg) Leg Pull Back (10 each leg)
NOVICE I
Toy Soldiers (10 each leg) Jumping Jacks (30 sec) A-Skip (30 sec) High Knees (30 sec) Butt Kicks (30 sec) Lateral Shuffle (30 sec)
Complete sequence once
Run/Walk: 2 x 8-10 reps Novice: 2 x 8-10 reps Novice II: 2 x 8-10 reps Advanced: 2 x 12-15 reps
Run/Walk: 2 x 8-10 reps Novice: 2 x 8-10 reps Novice II: 2 x 8-10 reps Advanced: 2 x 12-15 reps
Dead Bugs: 2 x 30-45 sec Elbow To Knee: 2 x 10-15 reps Leg Lifts: 2 x 10-15 reps
1 min rest between sets
1 min rest between sets
30 sec rest between sets