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RECOVERY WEEK
After two build and big weeks of training and the ramp up of our strength endurance phase recovery week is just that. The was no coached run session Tuesday morning and also there will be be no coached hot-laps tomorrow morning. Take this time to sleep in and let your body recover from a massive two weeks. Speaking with many athletes they have definitely felt it and had some of their biggest weeks in terms of sessions and volume.
It has been great to see the progress athletes have been making through winter with many first timers out in the Dandenongs on the weekend - well done in the hills! Those who have improved the most have shown consistency, commitment and accountability to themselves, their training and their training buddies. This will be rewarded with performance improvements come race season.
Also encouraging is athlete communication to coaches on how they are going, feeling and tracking with various injuries or just their on-going training. It is vital that you do this from time to time to see you are on track or maybe just validate your thinking. Your coaches are there for you whether it's a quick email or sit down chat.
RUN TIME TRIALS TOMORROW
The only bit of intensity this week is our first bench-marking of run progress through the winter. We have held off until now to give a longer base and technique phase with the aim to build stronger and more efficient running bodies.
Time trials will be over 5k or 10k depending on your run goals this season and where you current run base is. The Tan run switches to MSAC and will meet in the main foyer ready to go at 6:15pm. Greg will also be running his session at Essendon at 6:30pm.
TRAINING UPDATES
As it is recovery week Saturday morning rides will be back on the flatness of Beach Road and rolling from Elwood at 7am grouped accordingly to goals and ability. Check your program or chat with your coach if you are unsure of your ride.
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