{"id":4341,"date":"2020-04-21T17:10:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T16:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningtrainingplan.com\/runningpress\/?p=4341"},"modified":"2020-04-21T17:10:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T16:10:51","slug":"coronavirus-running-training-session-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningtrainingplan.com\/runningpress\/coronavirus-running-training-session-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus: Running Training Session 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Week 4 already, how’s it going for you? Are you still training and if so what’s working for you?<\/p>\n

This week, something different, plenty of slower, recovery running.
\nThat’s because we are going to be running a little faster than usual.<\/p>\n

Running Economy<\/h2>\n

Most of our running training is aimed at improving our cardiovascular fitness; developing the ability of our heart, blood vessels, and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to our muscles. Running economy is about how efficiently we use all that fuel, how effectively we cover the ground.\u00a0 Think of a car with flat tyres, or a huge wardrobe on the roof; all that energy going to waste. Running economy is one of the essential elements of running ability and it’s often neglected in preference to building a strong, durable engine.<\/p>\n

This session is aimed at developing strength and some decent running form so you can get more speed and endurance from the fuel you have.<\/p>\n

As usual, you can do this session on the road, trail or treadmill. If you can find a hill for the fast sessions that will be even better.<\/p>\n

Session 4<\/h2>\n

The warm-up is more important of this session because you’ll be working at higher intensities than normal.<\/p>\n

Warm up<\/h4>\n

Run\/jog easily for 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n

Perform the lung matrix from Session 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

20-30 standing squats depending on ability.<\/p>\n

4 x 30-second strides with gradual acceleration, with 30-second jog between.<\/p>\n

Main Session<\/h4>\n

4 x 1 minute fast (fast being almost flat out, you will be blowing hard at the end of each rep).
\nFocus on good form for the duration of the rep: strong arm action, pick up the heels behind you. Do not over-reach with your stride, but create a strong and powerful push with each stride.
\n4 minutes very easy recovery, probably an initial walk if you need it. The recovery is long to enable you to ready for a good strong effort for the next rep.<\/p>\n

Ease into the reps, don’t explode up to speed.<\/p>\n

If you have any hamstring tightness, then moderate the speed accordingly.<\/p>\n

Cool down with 10-15 minutes easy running.<\/p>\n

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