Wednesday, 26 September 2012

Simplified training schedule

After my initial stab at a schedule I've adopted a much simpler approach. I wonder if the single long run is more beneficial than two shorter ones. And as the weather becomes increasingly inclement the prospect of running home in wet kit isn't so nice. Also, I was managing a complex dry-cleaning rotation system to avoid carry too much to work; but if you concede that you might have to take your whole outfit on your back (except shoes, which are under my desk) then things become a lot simpler.

All training is done in the morning. I have dabbled with a little of resistance training (dumbbells) but I'm not sure I need to do much of that with the rowing. I'm also trying to get all my training into the working week. All runs are on the road; all rows are in the gym at work.

Monday
5K run

Tuesday
5K run + 5K row

Wednesday
Rest day

Thursday
5K run + 5K row

Friday
10K run

Saturday
Possibly a bike ride but at most a leisurely one to the fish market or country pub.

Sunday
Rest day

The Run-Row combo
I'd like to claim it was a planned consequence of in-depth anatomical study (it wasn't!) but a run followed by a row is curiously complimentary. Perhaps because I'm a mid-foot runner and a poor rower?