Saturday, July 21, 2012

Off-Season Training: Weeks of July 22 & 29

After six weeks of consistent running it is time to increase mileage again so that the total mileage run during the last four weeks of the summer break is higher than the earlier weeks. Try to increase mileage by an average of at least one mile per day(an extra 7-8 minutes or so of running). For example, if you ran 56 miles this past week(8 miles/day) then run 63 miles(9 miles/day). If you ran 65 miles, then try for 72 miles. Except for hill repeats, the pace for most of your running can remain relaxed/conversational. We are still building our aerobic base. Tempo runs will start in August, and we won't start speed work until we are 6-8 weeks away from the most important meets. Please do core strength work(crunches/pushups/planks/dips) at least two times during the week. It's hot so always drink plenty of water before and after your run to stay hydrated.

Sunday Long run of 10-14 miles(> 75 minutes)

Monday 7-9 miles w/ strength training

Tuesday 8-11 miles

Wednesday 7-9 miles w/ hill repeats

Thursday 8-10 miles w/ strength training

Friday 7-9 miles

Saturday 5-7 miles or swim/bike

Coach Van Arkel
xcountry@drury.edu

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