Women’s Running Collective20 Sep 2024

Running Made Simple: Breaking Down Every Session You Need to Know!

Women’s Running Collective - Season 2, Episode 7: ALL the Different Running Sessions

Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into the various types of running sessions that can enhance your training and performance. From base runs to fartlek training, we break down the benefits and techniques for each session type. We also discuss our typical running schedules.

Key Topics Covered:

Base Runs:
- Understanding the importance of building endurance.
- Tips for maintaining a steady pace.
Hills:
- How hill training can improve strength and speed.
- Strategies for tackling uphill and downhill runs.
Speed Intervals:
- What speed work looks like and its role in race prep.
- How to effectively incorporate intervals into your routine.
Tempo Runs/Threshold:
- The benefits of running at your lactate threshold.
- Structuring a tempo run for optimal performance.
Long Runs:
- Planning long runs for marathon training.
- Key considerations for pacing and recovery.
Fartlek Training:
- How to implement this fun, unstructured speed play into your training.
- Examples of fartlek workouts.

Personal Running Schedules:

Insights into our weekly training routines and how we balance various session types.

Recommendations:

Hayley: Use the lap button on your Garmin for intervals (bottom right button).
Jussie: Consider going up a shoe size when training for a marathon.
Karmen: Save up for a running holiday—it's a great way to motivate your training!

Special Thanks:

A big shoutout to our episode sponsor, Pillar Performance! For top-notch performance supplements, head over to Pillar Performance and enjoy 15% off your first purchase with the code WRC15. Thank you for supporting our podcast!

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