[Triumf-running] TRIUMF Running Group - Week of May 22, 2018

[Robert Watt]

Hi Everyone,

SummerFast 10K
Don't forget to sign up for the SummerFast 10K race on Saturday July 21st. This event is great for attempting to set a personal best 10K time or to enjoy a run around the Stanley Park seawall. Signing up for a race provides excellent motivation to stick with scheduled training.
When you register, add yourself to the TRIUMF team.

Running in the Warm Weather
Now that we are FINALLY enjoying warm temperatures we runners have to pay more attention to hydration. If you will be doing a long run, ensure you are well hydrated before heading out and do carry some fluids. Do consider some level of sodium intake as you will be sweating it out. The short hard work outs also require you to be well hydrated beforehand. You may not need any during the activity but do ensure you drink sufficiently after the work out.

Training this Week
Tuesday May 22, 2018 - Pyramid Workout
Meet at 12:00 outside the Badge Room

For walkers

  *   Walk to the west end of Imperial Trail
  *   Do some dynamic stretches.
  *   Walk briskly for 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2, and 2 minutes and walk easy for 1 minute between each interval
  *   If you are prepared, do some jogging within these intervals.
  *   Walk back to TRIUMF
  *   Consider doing some static stretching after the walk.
For runners

  *   Jog to the west end of Imperial Trail
  *   dynamic stretching
  *   At 10K pace or faster, run for 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2, and 2 minutes and jog for 1 minute between each interval
  *   easy jog back to TRIUMF
  *   static stretching
Thursday  May 24,2018 -  Tempo run
Meet at 12:00 outside the Badge Room

For walkers:

  *   Make a plan for a route - need at least 2 people. Rob can help you define a route.
  *   Maintain a moderate pace for the entire 30 or 45 minute walk
  *   Static stretching afterwards
For runners:

  *   Easy run for 10 minutes. We may split into a few warm up groups.
  *   Gradually increase your pace over the next 10 minutes to the point that you can still engage in short conversation but you are running moderately hard.
  *   At the halfway time turn direction to come back the same way.
  *   Maintain the pace up to the 35 minute mark.
  *   Regroup and jog back to TRIUMF.
  *   Static stretching for everyone.

Weekend runs - The long easy run.
You will find much benefit from doing a long easy run once per week. The important aspect of this run is the amount of time you put in. The benefits start to kick in after one hour.  If you have not been doing these for a while, make the fist one about 1 hour and extend the time in the following weeks. Limit the week to week increases to 10%. Once you have progressed to 1 1/2 hours, you can add in some moderate intervals or just continue to add more time to the run. Make sure you take along water and energy snacks.

Alternate run days or cross training
If you want to run more than 3 days a week, do treat the extra runs as recovery runs. You should be able to converse easily during these.
Consider doing strength training. There are many routines designed for runners. Cycling, hiking, swimming, yoga, are great cross training activities. Basically, keep as active as possible without hurting yourself.
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Cheers,
Rob

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