Hey, rockstar,
This workout may feel awkward if you haven't done these drills before, but stick it out and keep these in your back pocket - they will help you along your running journey.
The workout is structured as follows:
10-minutes of dynamic drills: Need video to help? Find the video here and check your Week 7 email for password.
Five sets of Striders:
20-second strides on flat ground (i.e., accelerate for 5 seconds, spend the next 10 seconds at near-top speed, and then gradually decelerate to a jog over the final 5 seconds. Catch your breath for 40 seconds.
10 minutes of walking or EZ running
Then hill repeats (30 minutes)
Ten sets of:
60-second uphill repeats at RPE 7-8 on a moderately steep, runnable grade if outside and inside on a treadmill on a 4-8% incline.
EZ 2-minute recovery walk or light jog downhill or 1%
Cool-down:
5-minute walk
Quote - It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is from the top. Arnold Bennett
Let's climb together!