When I lose 25 pounds, I'll STILL be an Athena!

August 14

Run
  • 1h 15m
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Run Hill Repeats
Strength
75
WU: 15'
MS: Then run 10x2' up a hill. Recover on the downhills. HR on the uphills can hit low Z4. Keep HR in Zone 1-2 otherwise.
CD: 15'
Stretch when done and add in Core training.

Strength
  • 45m

  • EXERCISE

    Sets
    Min
    reps
    Max
    reps
    Min
    wt.(lb)
    Max
    wt.(lb)
  • BACK - Bent-Arm Pulldown
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • BACK - Seated row
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - 2 Leg Squats
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Hamstring curl
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Leg Extensions
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Leg Press
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0

Period AA
Sets 2-3
Reps 15-20
Speed Slow
Recovery 1-1.5'
AND Core #2 - 2x
Time 45

August 15

Run
  • 20m
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Run Base
Endurance
20
Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2. Think about form and running pretty. Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.

Swim
  • 1h 00m
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Masters

Pretty Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.

August 16

Run
  • 45m
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Run Base
Endurance
45
Run 45': - 15' Z1, 15' Z2, 10' Z3, 5' Z1.

August 17

Swim
  • 1h 00m
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Masters

Off Day!

August 18

Run
  • 1h 00m
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Run Base
Endurance
60
Run on a flat course or treadmill. Keep HR in Zone 1-2. Think about form and running pretty. Stretch when done and add in Core training.

Strength
  • 45m

  • EXERCISE

    Sets
    Min
    reps
    Max
    reps
    Min
    wt.(lb)
    Max
    wt.(lb)
  • BACK - Bent-Arm Pulldown
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • BACK - Seated row
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - 2 Leg Squats
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Hamstring curl
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Leg Extensions
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0
  • LEGS - Leg Press
    3
    15
    20
    0
    0

Period AA
Sets 2-3
Reps 15-20
Speed Slow
Recovery 1-1.5'
AND Core #2 - 2x
Time 45

Pretty Running - lean forward, roll off your big toes, keep hand above your waist, look about 6 feet in front of you with your eyes, drive your elbows back and never cross your midline with your hands.

August 19

Run
  • 1h 45m
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Run Base
Endurance
105
Run 1:45 - first 30' are Z1, next 45' are Z2, then 15' Z3, 15' Z2.

August 20

Run
  • 30m
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OPTIONAL
Endurance
30
Run very easy or cross train for 1 hour - bike or swim is ok.

Swim
  • 1h 00m
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Masters

careuther's Training Plan


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