Training schedule for runners
Canadian runner Katrina Blanch shares her schedule for staying fit
Katrina Blanch, a member of the 2007 Canadian mountain running team, has a basic training schedule that she tweaks depending on the length and timing of her next race. But take note: she doesn’t time any of her workouts. “I don’t think [times] are always representative of your effort on that day,” she says. “Each day brings about its own challenges and advantages. I aim for consistency in effort to measure my quality of performance. This keeps the enjoyment in the racing for me.”
Monday: Off day or easy jog, bike or yoga
Tuesday: Tempo run, 14-21 km (trail or road)
Wednesday: Easy run, 10-12 km (trail or road)
Thursday: Speed training, trail intervals (10-15 km total)
Friday: Off day, yoga
Saturday: Speed training, track intervals (10-15 km total)
Sunday: Long even trail run (18-35 km)
