How I Train To Break 40 Minutes For 10k

Summary by Krater

A runner documents week seven of her 12-week marathon training block, detailing her easy runs, strength work, and interval sessions on the track.

From the video

Answers: What does a week of marathon training look like?

• Marathon training
• Easy runs and strides
• Strength training for runners
• Track interval sessions
• Pacing and recovery

Exercises

• Barbell back squat · barbell
• Box jump · box
• Dumbbell row · dumbbell
• Barbell hip thrust · barbell
• Pull-up · pull-up bar
• Walking lunge · bodyweight

What it concludes

• Starting easy runs at an easy pace sets up the week well and helps legs recover from hard sessions.
• Strength work helps build muscles needed for running and reduces the risk of injury.
• Doing intervals on the track helps adapt to the negative split pace needed on race day.