For this week, we have the MICHIGAN Workout on Friday.
| Monday | 6km tempo are Beyond The Pale. Destination run |
| Tuesday | Social Run |
| Wednesday | Cross Training and Strengthening. |
| Thursday | REST |
| Friday | The Michigan |
“THE MICHIGAN”
Here is some history and information on “THE MICHIGAN”
The “Michigan” running workout is a popular interval training workout used by many runners to improve their speed and endurance. It’s also known as the “Michigan Workout” because it was created by the University of Michigan’s track coach, Ron Warhurst.
- Warm-up: Begin with a thorough warm-up, including light jogging and dynamic stretches to prepare your muscles for the intense workout.
- Main Set: The main part of the Michigan workout consists of three different segments:
- Fast 1600 meters (1 mile): Run one mile at a fast pace, close to your race pace. This is designed to challenge your anaerobic threshold and speed endurance.
- Rest: After completing the mile, take a short rest OF break of 4-5 minutes to recover. You can walk or jog slowly during this recovery period.
- Fast 800 meters (half-mile): Run a half-mile at a faster pace than your previous mile, aiming to push yourself further. This segment helps improve your speed.
- Rest: After completing the half-mile, take another short 4-5 minute rest bre…
- Cool Down: After completing the 400-meter segment, cool down with an easy jog and static stretching to prevent muscle soreness and promote recovery.
The Michigan workout is challenging but highly effective for improving both speed and endurance. It’s important to tailor the paces to your fitness level and goals, ensuring that you maintain good form throughout the workout. Always listen to your body.
Quote of the week:
“Running is not about being better than someone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.”