Designed for: Intermediate to Advanced Runners running 3 days per week.
This plan is designed for runners looking for lower volume while still getting in quality run workouts.
It's advised that you supplement with cross training and strength training on your non-running days.
This plan will help take you through your training on only 3 days of running.
This is the plan for you if you're the type of runner that:
-Prefers including more cross training in your plan
-Wants to run a race with reduced mileage
-Needs to reduce the number of running days because of arthritis
What's included:
- E-mail support is available to answer your questions regarding the plan.
- An Athlete Guide & description document explaining your upcoming workouts and training
- A Zone Chart explaining effort/zone/intensity levels to accompany the workouts.
- Weekly newsletter
- A free ebook
- Plus other bonuses
To supplement your training plan with strength & conditioning:
- Look for our strength add-on here:
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/other/fitness/tp-624523/add-on-strength-plan-8-weeks-for-plans-with-3-days-of-running
Before starting:
This plan is designed for Masters Runners with a solid base of running who have already raced the 5k distance or longer, but want to get the most out of their training and perform well in their next race. You should be able to comfortably run for 45 minutes to one hour before starting this plan. The weekly volume of the plan starts at 3:45 for the first week and peaks at 5:15.
Created by:
Joan Scrivanich is an Exercise Physiologist and Coach with a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology from the Ivy League institution Columbia University in New York City. She holds advanced coaching certifications including USA Track & Field Level 3 Endurance, USA Triathlon Level 2 Endurance, Ironman Certified Coach, and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Joan has over 35 years of experience as an endurance athlete and 25 years as an exercise physiologist. She had the privilege of competing at a competitive division I college in both cross country and track. Her racing background spans a wide range; she has experience training & racing for everything from the Mile to the Marathon, The Disney Goofy Challenge, and Sprint Triathlons to the 140.6 distance, which has given her firsthand insight into the training and racing demands of endurance sports.
Questions?
Contact Coach Joan, she'd be happy to answer your questions.
Professional coaching for the busy professional.
Coach Joan takes a holistic approach to coaching; her scientifically based training is athlete-centered so that athletes can achieve their goals stress-free & healthy.
She is an exercise physiologist and has been an endurance athlete for over 35 years, which included running for a Division I college.
Joan's coaching specialties include:
- Busy professionals
- Long course athletes (13.1 & 70.3 or longer)
- Track and Cross Country