by Larry EderLynn Jennings was one of, if not the finest women’s U.S. cross county runner in the modern era. Lynn once said, “Become one with the mud.” She was absolutely fearless. Like Doris Brown Heritage, Lynn Jenning built a reputation on being a tough athlete who loved challenges. And both loved hills. So, be fearless. Become one with the mud and hills.
Lynn Jennings, photo by World Athletics
Tuesday: warm up (1 mile easy, stretch), Hill day #1 , 35 minutes run, includes 4 hills, 200m, go up hard, jog down, light cooldown.
2021 RunBlogRun, week # 7, yep, last week in the hills, Day 2…
Monday: light run, 30 minutes easy pace, stretch, 2 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Tuesday: warm up (1 mile easy, stretch), Hill day #1 , 35 minutes run, includes 4 hills, 200m, go up hard, jog down, light cooldown.
Wednesday: light run, 30 minutes easy pace, stretch, 2 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Thursday: warm up (1 mile easy, stretch), Hill day #2 , 35 minutes run, on trails, includes two long hills (3-5 minutes), cooldown.
Friday: light run, 30 minutes easy pace, stretch, 2 x 150 m stride-outs, light cooldown.
Saturday: warm up (1 mile easy, stretch), Hill day #3, hill Fartlek, 30 minutes, 3 times 5 minutes, 5 k pace, 5 minutes easy, cooldown.
Sunday: Long run, 50-55 minutes, at conversational pace.
