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Daily stretching routine
Hold each stretch for 1 minute on each side, if in a rush do a minimum of 30 seconds
Standing Quad Stretch
Hurdler Hamstring Stretch
Calf stretch on stairs or with foam roller
Pigeon pose
Horizontal tricep stretch
Bent arm chest stretch
Hip flexor lunge stretch
Flexion rotation stretch
Back foam roller
Hip Airplane (6 reps of 5 secs hold)
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2 Day weight training plan - 3 sets x 15 reps per exercise
Prioritize technique over lifting heavy
Try have a minimum of 1 days rest between weight training days.
Factor in a "deload" week every 3 months where you drop the weight to half or less and focus on technique
Day 1 - Legs & Back
Goblet Squat with band
Hip thrust
Leg Extension (15 reps per side)
Leg Curl (15 reps per side)
Calf raises
Pull ups
Pull downs
Seated cable rows
Good mornings
Cable Crunches
Day 2 - Chest & Shoulders
Incline dumbbell press
Dumbbell press
Incline dumbbell fly
Seated shoulder press
Standing military press
Barbell shrugs
Tricep dips
Close grip bench press
Cable crunches
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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I followed the 100 Mile Improver Training Plan from the team at Marathon Handbook.
Along side this I was continuing my 2 day weight training schedule. This meant double training sessions some days.
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I'm currently following the 10 weeks to 10km Marathon Swim training plan from Marathon Swims to help build my foundational fitness in preparation for my English Channel Swim.