Age Group Qualifier Note: Once the workouts have been released we will update the program as soon as possible with any events that we advise to be tackled today.
We will be providing our suggested sequence of events as soon as possible and each event will include strategy notes.
A.
Every athlete needs to assess how they are feeling today. Assess how your body has responded to Monday-Wednesdays sessions and either do the following:
1 – Take a full rest day. If this is the option you choose, then you are not allowed to feel guilty for not going into the gym. Resting is crucial to advancement in your training so if you choose to rest then have no regrets!
2 – Mobilize. Use your regular training time to mobilize. Find your problem areas and spend some time focusing on those areas.
3 – Active Recovery. This could be swimming, doing a trail run, a low intensity row session or spending time on low impact movements. Whatever activity you choose to do should be a restorative activity and not deplete you for the remaining week of training.
B.
Optional Run Session
Three sets for distance of:
8 Minutes of Running @ 100% of 5k PR pace
2 Minutes of Recovery Jog/Walk
We will be testing your 5k time trial next week. Use this session to settle into your pacing, aiming to achieve your ideal pace with as little energy expenditure as possible. Focus on breathing and stride mechanics with the goal being efficiency, not top speed.