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Week 4

10/31/2023

 
Video Highlights:
1. Race planning for 2024. 
2. "Earn your Checkmark" accountability program.
3. Review training goals and objectives for the second half of the clinic.
4. What Wednesdays will look like moving forward.
5. Uphill performance focus and weekly elevation goals moving forward.  
6. Google calendar up-to-date.
7. Attendance for Sunday's run.
Remember - most things are hard before they’re easy. Stick with it. Keep focusing on showing up, doing the work and being consistent. You’re making progress and every tiny decision you make now is a step forward to making it a healthy habit.

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Week 3

10/23/2023

 
Video Highlights:
1. Mindset: practice the pause before judging, assuming and reacting.
2. Reviewing re-set season. 
3. Consistency check-list. 
4. Wednesday & Sunday workouts
​5. Zone 1-2 - there are no shortcuts. We're working on building a solid foundation before we can lay down heavier bricks in the 2nd half of the clinic and new year for those who are continuing with PACE in January.
GEAR GUIDE

1. Headlamp - Lamps with higher lumens—300 and up are better for trails and starless nights.
2. Trail shoes - take the shoes you're currently wearing with you when shopping for new shoes. This will help ensure you are staying with a healthy "drop zone" and the shoe specialists can help match you with something similar if transitioning out of a hiking shoe, into a trail running shoe for example. It will also help show ware patterns which is helpful.
3. Running pack - make sure you try on a few different options to see what fits best. Here are a few recommendations:
a. Salomon Advance Skin Running vest with flasks. The Advance 
Skin 5 vest would be good for runs up to 2hrs in duration. The Advance Skin 12 is better for runs over 2hrs and has more space for additional layers, first aid kit etc., 
​b. Salomon Sense Pro 10 - this vest sits in-between the Advance Skin 5 & 12 and is also a great option.

Stores
- MEC
- Play Kelowna
- Fresh Air Experience. 

Christmas Party Tickets

10/18/2023

 
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Week 2

10/16/2023

 
Video Highlights:
  1. We're officially in "reset" season. Learn why it's important and how to stay committed to it.
  2. Explore what #FlowNotForce means and how you can use it to stay motivated. 
  3. Warm up drills 
  4. Fuelling reminders.
  5. Google calendar reminders.
  6. Be sure to check off the box on the google doc if you're going to be away for any Sunday runs. Thank you. 
WEEK 2 VIDEO
PRE-RUN WARM UP DRILLS
FUELLING
The following is an easy to follow check list you can use as a starting point when fuelling for Sunday runs:
  1. Have breakfast 90min to 2hrs before the run
  2. Top up with 100 calories 20-15 min before you start the run.
  3. Fuel with minimum 90 calories every 30 min during the run.
  4. Fuel within the first 20-30 min after your run.  
  5. The goal is to feel good and have steady energy throughout the run to support the work you need to do. 
  6. If you’re getting dips in your energy, you should ensure you’re fuelling regularly throughout your long runs.
  7. Proper Fuelling during your long runs will also help you with recovery. 
  8. Remember - the reality is that you aren’t able to replace the amount of calories or energy you expend during your long runs. The goal is to replenish, keep your energy steady by refueling consistently and regularly throughout the run.​​

Week 1

10/11/2023

 
This video will cover Wednesday & Sunday workouts, goals and homework for week 1.

Video Highlights:
  1. Consistency. This is the golden ticket. If there is a secret to training, this is it.
  2. Follow 5 easy to follow steps to help you nail consistency this fall. 
  3. Wednesday October 11th training details.
  4. Sunday October 15th training details.
  5. Be sure to check off the box on the google doc if you're going to be away for any Sunday runs. Thank you. 
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FALL TRAINING OVERVIEW

10/11/2023

 
This video will cover the focus and goals of the first 4 weeks of the clinic which will be a transition phase. This essentially prepares athletes for training after a break or following a full competitive season. It’s also great for anyone who is new to trail running or more regimented training.

Video Highlights:
  1. Welcome new and returning PACErs.
  2. Be your own competition. 
  3. Maintenance / Transition phases explained.
  4. Wednesday workouts for the first 4 weeks explained.
  5. Sunday workouts for the first 4 weeks explained. 

Training Plans

10/9/2023

 
Thank you for choosing P.A.C.E. to be part of your training journey. Here are some instructions to help you make the most out of your training plan. It’s important that you adjust this training plan to accommodate your individual body and requirements and remain flexible as you go. Listen to your body along the way and be careful that you don’t train through any tweaks or what might seem like minor tiny issues that could turn into bigger issues if they are not addressed. 

These schedules are not set in stone. They're a work in progress and you can move the workouts around as they best fit your schedule.
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- Try to stay within 10% of the weekly volume.
- Consistency is key. Modify workouts as needed, but do your best to show up and put time on your feet. 
- Be careful not to train through any tweaks or what may seem like a little issue, as they often can turn into big issues if not addressed right away. Resting a sore foot now and missing on some training is really no big deal in the big picture. Training through it could be.
- Lastly, your mental focus also needs to be in alignment with your goals. There is a time to be focused and rigid and there's a time to let it go and enjoy life, your surroundings and all the wonderful things outside of training... in otherwords, have fun!

 
TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS 

Recovery Runs : These are slow jogs. Very slow. The aim is to keep your heart rate below 65% of maximum possibly reaching around 70% by the end of the run. The goal of the easy run is to simply get the muscles warmed up, blood flowing to deliver essential rebuilding nutrients to the muscles and to work out the tightness that occurs from hard running. There is no other goal of a recovery jog. 

Long Steady Runs: The purpose is simply time on your feet. They are slow runs with the goal of simply running a steady pace for the entire run. Keep the effort easy and steady. The general recommendation is that you keep your heart rate around 70% of maximum. This workout is the heart of endurance training. Be sure to try to match some of your long steady runs with some of the stage profiles as close as you can and use these runs to practice fueling, gear, pole practice etc... 

Easy Runs: The goal with this run is to fully develop aerobic fitness and maintain it. In other words, build endurance. 

25KM ATHLETES
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50KM ATHLETES
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Clinic Communication

10/9/2023

 
Google Calendar  
  • We use this for all workout locations, details and group times. It is always important to check this before group runs in case information changes due to weather, etc. 
  • -he first 4 weeks of the clinic are updated. I will continue to update the rest of the calendar as the clinic progresses. 
  • You will need to add the calendar from a computer first, before using your mobile device.
  • Ensure you are logged in to the correct email and account for the email you've given us.
  • If you have trouble please email Coach R.

Google Sign-Up Doc 
  • We use this doc to sign up for group runs. It works best from your computer and not your phone.

Website
  • This area of the website is private for registered clinic participants only and is where we will share our weekly updates, training videos and more. 

WhatsApp
  • I will send a link to the WhatsApp feed anytime I upload something new to the website. 
  • It will be used for any last minute changes to parking, run locations or when planning socials etc., 
  • It can also be used for runners to ask questions, however please be mindful that we want to keep this feed relevant to clinic content. 
SIGN UP LINKS

Please click this link to join the weekly run group sheet.
Please click this link to join the WhatsApp chat.

Dryland

10/9/2023

 
Return to this page throughout the clinic for strength, mobility and warm up workouts. 

STRETCH & MOBILITY
  • Can be done daily or as time permits. 

STRENGTH
  • Strength should be spread out throughout the week.
  • Avoid performing the same workouts or type of workouts back to back. i.e. spread out leg workouts by adding yoga, mobility, core or an upper body workout in-between. 
  • Try to perform your leg workout on Wednesday, so it coincides with your speed workout and avoid doing leg strength on Tuesdays or Thursdays, as these days should be recovery or easy workouts.  

The following video series are videos I recorded in previous clinics, however they're a good starting point and what I want you to focus on for the first two weeks of the clinic. 

Stretch

Mobility

Strength


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    Thank you for choosing P.A.C.E. I am excited to coach everyone this season!

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