If I consider where I stand now I have a high level of general physical preparation and very high work capacity, which is why I do well in steep Ultra’s, but I do need to really up my game with regards to my aerobic base as this is what holding me back on flatter courses and ultimately preventing me from unlocking even better performances on the steep ones. I intend to do an extensive aerobic base build over the next 6+ months or so.
To start off this base build, I’m going to start off with the Coros Beginner Runner Base Plan which is a 10 week plan designed to take a runner up from running 15 miles a week up to 30. I will be pairing this plan with Tactical Barbell (TB) fighter strength template which I used when I performed a TB Base Build earlier in the year.
For my Fighter exercise cluster, I intend to use Bench Press, Weighted Pull Ups, and a Trap Bar Deadlift as the exercises. This will get to me running higher mileages than I have been while keeping some strength in the mix and will form a solid foundation for whatever more advanced aerobic base building plan I decide to continue with from there.
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