Archive for February 28th, 2008

28
Feb

Week 8 – Thursday

Tuesday – Medium

Wednesday – Easy

Thursday – Hard:  Today’s focus is on distance.  Try and maintain a good pace just slightly harder than medium pace (6.5/10).  Incorporate a couple of 30 second bursts in there at race pace.

Beginner:  Warm up; 40 minute run; 5 x 100 meter strides; Cool down; Stretch
Intermediate:  Warm up; 40 minute run; 8 x 100 meter strides; Cool down; Stretch
Distance:  Warm up; 60 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; Cool down; Stretch
Elite:  Warm up; 40 minute run; 10 x 100 meter strides; Cool down; Stretch
Alternative: Bike- Warm up for 5 minutes; effort is still at 7/10 for 60 minutes (spin in an easy gear similar to yesterday); 5 minute cool down; Stretch

Friday – Easy / Off

Saturday – Medium

Sunday – Medium