The Legend’s Speed Training Program.
For the next couple of weeks I hope to share with you my training program and how I achieve my training goals using various methods. I will, in time, cover each of my running days, what I do for that day, how fast, how long, etc.
Your training starts by setting your goals. What would you like to achieve this season? Would you like to better you times from last season or simply enjoy a run and finish strong? There are many but it pays to sit down and plan. Once you have set your goals have a look at the upcoming events for the year and plan your training accordingly.
Keep in mind for now, the following;
· distance
· frequency
· weight (load)
· fun and staying
· motivated
My training goal is to run at a “set pace” or “race pace” for as long as possible over the said distance (5km’s) that I’ll be running. This “set” or “race” pace will be as close as it can be to my physical limitations. In short, whilst training I need to find out how fast I can run, and for how long I can maintain that pace.
It is important that one keeps the following in mind while training; you can train, and use training to manipulate your dog’s condition and influence his performance but there are other influences other than training that also contribute to a good run. I am a genetically gifted dog and Glen, well he, is fortunate to have me. So one must remember that one’s dog can only go as fast as one’s dog can physically go! Keeping me well fed on a balanced nutritional plan and looking after my well being is extremely important. Grooming also plays an important part, a howling attractive me is a faster me, honestly keeping those pesky critters at bay and my glorious hair shining helps me tremendously. So while training keep in mind influences such as your dog’s
· genetics,
· nutrition and
· well being
You can then train and meet one’s goals staying healthy, having fun and looking mighty fine!
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| Training Phases | C | C | T / R | T / R | R / Cd | R / Cd | R / Cd | Cd | Cd | P | C | C | |||||||||||||
| Month (Southern Hemisphere) | Sept | October | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | |||||||||||||
| Monthly Distance (km's) | 97 | 50 | 18 | 18 | 50 | 127 | 156 | 191 | 201 | 128 | |||||||||||||||
| Training Distance (km's) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 10.6 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||
| No. Days Trained | 6 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Northern Hemisphere | March | April | May | June | July | August | Sept | October | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | |||||||||||||
| Seasons | SPRING | SUMMER | AUTUM | WINTER | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Phases Rest = R Conditioning = Cd Pre-Conditioning = P Competition = C Tapering-Off = T | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Have a look at the The Legend’s Speed Training Program table above.
I have broken my training down into different Training Phases:
- Rest Phase
- Conditioning Phase
- Pre-Conditioning Phase
- Competition Phase
- Tapering-Off Phase
In each of these phases, I use different training techniques to condition myself for competitions.
For a complete training program please e-mail me at rundooxrun@gmail.com, I will forward my next 3 months training to you the sled dog enthusiast! For those in the Northern Hemisphere (that would like a comparison) I have included your months and seasons.
I hope that this insight helps you enjoy much success on your trails, everything of the best.
For a complete training program please e-mail me at rundooxrun@gmail.com, I will forward my next 3 months training to you the sled dog enthusiast! For those in the Northern Hemisphere (that would like a comparison) I have included your months and seasons.
I hope that this insight helps you enjoy much success on your trails, everything of the best.
And remember we are born to run, trained to win! Hike On and Enjoy!
-Duke
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