Workout Wednesday | Run
There's no such thing in endurance training as a secret or "special" workout that can give you a leg up on your competition. Success rides on the coattails of consistent, hard work over a long period of time. However, there are some workouts that are better than others, provided that they are utilized in conjunction with a properly designed training plan. If you find this workout useful, please let us know by posting on social media with the hashtag:
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Sport: Running
Purpose: Make sure you're maintaining cadence and technique during an easy run
Duration: 30-60 minutes
Main Set
Complete a steady Z1-Z2 run for the prescribed duration. Every 5 minutes of the run count your steps for 30 seconds, then multiply that number by 2 to check your cadence on that leg. Your goal should be to maintain a cadence of at least 80-90 foot strikes PER LEG per minute.
Notes: This session is really just an easy run. The cadence check is a brief moment for you to mentally re-assess your form and technique every 5 minutes to make sure you're still running efficiently. You can even include a cadence check like this in harder runs to make sure you keep your form strong as you fatigue.
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These workouts are examples of actual sets we do with our training programs under the watchful supervision of a coach. Please check with your doctor to verify that you are physically fit before you attempting any sort of exercise program of your own.