Week 5
During week 5 we step back training volume just a touch to let our bodies absorb the past few weeks. Reducing the training load every 3-4 weeks is the best way to guarantee we can continue to step up volume and intensity throughout the summer. Weekly variation such as medium, hard, easy is an example of mesocycle training and is a fundamental element of supercompensation and adaptation. (see mesocycles entry)
This week we drop hours slightly but continue to focus on technique and L3 threshold training. We recommend working on lower body skate technique and specific strength with active leg push hill repeats. Our interval recommendation focuses on ski walking and bounding.
Notes:
- During speed repetitions continue to work at 85% of max with a technique focus
- x2 strength sessions. Do May Strength Day 1 first and May Strength Day 2 second
- Use this week's L3 ski walking and bounding session to work on replicating ski specific motions, correct body position, and a dynamic kick