🏃♂️Structured training blocks with a focus on building endurance and speed.
🌡️Dealing with training in hot and humid conditions.
⏱️Incorporating kilometer repeats and time-on-feet runs to prepare for marathon pace.
📈Gradually increasing volume and intensity to improve lactate threshold.
🌆Setting goals and visualization techniques to stay motivated and focused.
How often do you train per week?
—We train four times a week, with structured training blocks of three weeks of hard work and one week of recovery.
What is your time goal for the New York Marathon?
—I'm aiming for around 2:48, while Mary is aiming for sub 3:30, potentially sub 3:20.
How do you structure your training weeks?
—During the base block, we run four times per week, typically on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. In the build blocks, we increase to five days per week.
How do you deal with running in hot and humid conditions?
—We adjust our training and use time-on-feet runs to simulate marathon conditions. We also make use of treadmills and air conditioning for specific pace sessions.
How do you manage training while working full-time?
—We structure our training to be manageable by combining our passion for running with our full-time jobs. We prioritize recovery and ensure sustainability for long-term running goals.
00:00Introduction to our training for the New York Marathon.
03:34Insights on structured training blocks and the importance of recovery weeks.
08:40Tips for training in hot and humid conditions.
12:15Incorporating kilometer repeats and time-on-feet runs to prepare for marathon pace.
16:50Gradually increasing volume and intensity for improved lactate threshold.
21:06Setting goals and visualization techniques for motivation and focus.
24:50Answering frequently asked questions about training and goals.
