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Base · Week 8Recovery week

Recovery week — absorb the work and stay fresh

Down week: lower volume, easy effort

1
Mon
Easy run

Easy Run + Legs + Core

2.5 mi easy, then legs & core

Open workout
2
Tue
Easy run

Easy Run + Strides

3 mi easy + 6 × 20 s strides

Open workout
3
Wed
Easy run

Recovery Run + Arms + Core

2 mi very easy + arms & core

Open workout
4
Thu
Intervals

Fartlek / Speed Play

6 × 1 min easy/hard

Open workout
5
Fri
Strength

Legs + Core

Squat-pattern strength + core

Open workout
6
Sat
Long run

Long Run

4.5 mi relaxed

Open workout
7
Sun
Rest

Rest / Mobility

Full rest or gentle mobility

Recovery
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