STRYD Power meter or similar, using Coros, Garmin Polar etc

This 8 week plan is developed for athletes running with power who are training for a 5km. This plan is based solely on power and distance. It is intended for the runner that has 6 available days per week to train. Starting with 45km a week and progressing to a peak of 65km per week. Long run is on a Sunday. Ideally suited to someone looking to work towards a sub 20 minutes, so for someone who has been using Stryd Power Running for a while and has this as a goal.

As a guide your current STRYD CP should be near to 4.0 W/kg.

The power intensity targets for workouts are based on the runner's FTP or CP. As instructed with plan calendar details, if you would like assistance in determining your FTP, please contact me through this site. If you have not already calculated your Critical Power, refer to https://support.stryd.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003989074-How-do-I-perform-a-critical-power-test-and-get-my-critical-power-and-zones-

Once calculated stay within the power ranges especially on the high intensity workouts as this will reduce the possibility of the introduction latent excess fatigue.

On week 4 there is a 5km TEST to check progress and to update your CP for the final 4 weeks

As you near the end of the plan, feel free to contact me for planning your power target for the 5km RACE

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