![]() I use this session when I’m preparing for a half, or doing slightly faster marathon training. Berlin Marathon 2016 2. Power Hour (any variation from 15′ – 60′ depending on event/needs)Īs the name suggests the Power Hour is an hour-long session, that alternates 1 minute at half marathon pace with 30-second floats between. ![]() Another benefit of this session is that I can practice my race day nutrition strategies at pace, as I can leave bottles around my uni loop. This is also 90 minutes total, but the harder intervals in the middle test your legs over the final 30 minutes. Ad: Click on the picture to enter now! Aussie Entrants OnlyĪ variation I do to mix it up comes from UK runner Steve Way, who does 30 minutes at Marathon pace, 4x5minute intervals at half marathon pace (each with a 2-minute jog between), and then into another 30 minutes where the aim is to run further than the first 30 minutes. Once you’re in good shape the session doesn’t take as much out of you as you may expect, but I still ensure I have a very easy day to follow. I gradually build these up to the point where I can run 90 minutes or more at this pace, as it can be quite taxing on the body. It teaches your body to be efficient at Marathon pace for a long period of time. I think this is the most important session for me in the lead up to a Marathon. Craig Mottram & Josh Harris pacing Jessica Trengove in the 2015 Melbourne Marathon 1. 90 minute tempo run (variation- 30’/4×5’/30′- 2′ jog between) These are a few key sessions that are part of my program. In the 2-3 weeks leading up to the race, it is rare for me to do any running faster than Half Marathon pace. I include short, quality workouts in the early phases of my training programs and then add more marathon specific work as the race gets closer. When building up to a Marathon I like to complete a significant amount of time at around Marathon pace, as I’ve struggled when I’ve primarily stuck to doing short, higher quality workouts. Runners Tribe: 4 key workouts – Josh Harris Event: Marathon – PB 2:17:08 Otsu (JPN) ![]()
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