Our loyal VA Momentum friend Nelle Douglas put together a super easy to follow training program for those looking for that extra umph in their Pound the Peak preparation. Nelle is an RRCA certified running coach. We'll let Nelle tell ya about the plan:
Pound the Peak is an awesome experience that involves a very obvious, specific kind of challenge: 2.1 miles of steep climbing. In order to feel strong and perform stronger, hill training is absolutely necessary!
Additionally, Instead of providing specific mileage each day, I have provided minutes. Why? Many individuals coming to this plan for guidance will run different paces. No matter what, time on your feet and intensity will build your aerobic endurance, and your pace will naturally quicken.
If you are an experienced runner and can run longer periods of time (30-45 minutes) without needing to walk, modify the Tuesday effort sessions to periods of harder efforts with jogging recoveries.
Good hills for training in Harrisonburg:
Erickson to High street
Chestnut off of Reservoir
Wolf Street (take a buddy)
RMH hospital to peak of reservoir (before reaching town homes)
If it's a rainy day and you want to complete your hill workouts inside, the stair master is an excellent tool. You will climb for the duration of the workout with high and low levels of intensity.
Click the button below to view the plan on Google Docs or download the PDF directly.
Please contact me at douglasnelle@gmail.com with any additional questions about the plan!
Pound the Peak is an awesome experience that involves a very obvious, specific kind of challenge: 2.1 miles of steep climbing. In order to feel strong and perform stronger, hill training is absolutely necessary!
Additionally, Instead of providing specific mileage each day, I have provided minutes. Why? Many individuals coming to this plan for guidance will run different paces. No matter what, time on your feet and intensity will build your aerobic endurance, and your pace will naturally quicken.
If you are an experienced runner and can run longer periods of time (30-45 minutes) without needing to walk, modify the Tuesday effort sessions to periods of harder efforts with jogging recoveries.
Good hills for training in Harrisonburg:
Erickson to High street
Chestnut off of Reservoir
Wolf Street (take a buddy)
RMH hospital to peak of reservoir (before reaching town homes)
If it's a rainy day and you want to complete your hill workouts inside, the stair master is an excellent tool. You will climb for the duration of the workout with high and low levels of intensity.
Click the button below to view the plan on Google Docs or download the PDF directly.
Please contact me at douglasnelle@gmail.com with any additional questions about the plan!
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