What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
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Articles that are of interest and benefit for people training for marathon’s and half marathons
Friday Fartlek: 4x 3min, 2min RI
This session is a great session to include about 5 days out from a major race whether that event is a 5km, 10km, or half marathon.
View More Friday Fartlek: 4x 3min, 2min RIMy Awesome Weekend Completing the Queenstown 2015 Marathon
My name is Barb Frost. I am 46 years old and I have been a runner for 10 years. I have never felt the need…
View More My Awesome Weekend Completing the Queenstown 2015 MarathonFriday Fartlek Run: Carpenter’s Perfect 20-Minute Workout
This session is a great session to sharpen you up to run a fast 5km or 10km race. Although it can be done at any time…
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Carpenter’s Perfect 20-Minute WorkoutIs More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
View More Is More Training Better?8 Weeks to a FASTER 10km: Final TT
How much have you improved by? This is the final workout in the 8 week programme to get faster over 10k.
View More 8 Weeks to a FASTER 10km: Final TTFriday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 2x 2 Miles + 2x 1 Mile
This is the 5th week of the 8-week programme to make you faster over 10k.
View More Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 2x 2 Miles + 2x 1 MileFriday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 5km Time Trial
This workout continues the development to improve your 10k speed over 8 weeks. This is the fourth workout in this series (the first can be…
View More Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 5km Time TrialFriday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 2 Mile + 4x 1 Mile
This session develops sustained speed and lactate tolerance.
View More Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 2 Mile + 4x 1 MileFriday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 6x 1mile
This is a challenging session that will develop your ability to push harder with each rep, as you get plenty of recoveries. The hard and fast reps will build your speed.
View More Friday Fartlek – 8 Weeks to a faster 10k: 6x 1mile