Wy's Run Camp Example/Case study

 

OUTLINE:

 

Running

All runs are first w/o of the day, flat routes, soft surface, Zn1. NEVER leave Zn1. Double-run days – first run before work, second run after work. Saturday runs end with high cadence pick-ups. On double run days, the AM run is the longer of the two. On triple workout days, runs are AM and PM.  Non-run workout is mid-afternoon.

Swimming

Focus on progression drills every session.  Masters okay, but nothing harder than steady.

Cycling

            Spin an easy 30 minutes after every strength session.

Sunday rides NEVER leave Zn1.  Ride flat routes, keep cadence high.

Flexibility

            Full-body stretching session minimum 3x per week.

Nutrition

            Must be diligent with nutrition – now is the time!

 

CAMP NOTES:

 

·         The last week of Block Two we began to increase the pace to run on AeT

·         In Block Three we began to throw in a little AeT+5, however, not forcing the HR

·         The second week of Block Four saw overuse/repetition injuries begin to make appearances.  I ran through using ice therapy 3x daily and wrapping my entire upper thigh and knee.  Then took two days completely off running.  Although I continued running regularly beyond the third week of Block Four, the camp was “officially” over.

 

RESULTS:

·         The original goal of the run camp was to improve body composition.  I was not diligent enough on the nutritional front to fully realize my goals on a weight loss front, but composition changes did occur.

·         Pace.  After the camp my LSD pace increased by one minute per mile.  AeT and AeT+5 running became easier.  Improved aerobic capacity and improved durability to tolerate frequent running.

 

 

Block 1: Sept 29-Oct 20, 2002

 

Sept 29

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Oct 6

Swim

 

45

 

45

 

 

45

 

Bike

30

 

 

 

 

30

120

 

Run

45

45

60 / 30

45

 

60

 

 

Weight

60

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.25

1.5

1.5

1.5

0.0

2.5

2.75

12.0

Oct 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 13

Swim

 

45

 

45

 

 

30

 

Bike

30

 

 

 

 

30

150

 

Run

45

60

60 / 45

45

 

60

 

 

Weight

60

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.25

1.75

1.75

1.5

0.0

2.5

3.0

12.75

Oct 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 20

Swim

 

45

 

45

 

 

30

 

Bike

30

 

 

 

 

30

90

 

Run

30

45

45 / 30

45

 

45

 

 

Weight

60

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.0

1.5

1.25

1.5

0.0

2.25

2.0

10.5

 

Block 2: Oct 21 – Nov 10, 2002

 

Oct 21

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

Oct 27

Swim

 

60

 

60

 

 

 

 

Bike

30

 

 

 

 

30

90

 

Run

45

60

60 / 60

 

45 / 45

60

45

 

Weight

60

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.25

2.0

2.0

1.0

1.5

2.5

2.25