This 12 week block leads up to a test of your Functional Threshold Pace (FTPa) and Heart Rate (FTHR) on weeks 4 and 12. This is an important data point for monitoring training intensity moving forward.
This program uses a balanced of Heart Rate focused training as well as a Walk/Run Stragety to get newer runners or runners returning to activity back to tolerating a balanced training load.
This program is best for those who are currently running less than 2 hours a week and have the ability to actively monitor their Heart Rate during activity.