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EP175: #Run2PB Athlete Interview - Mel Hiscock
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Welcome to another installment of the Better with Running Podcast! Joining you as hosts are Chris and Zac, who commence the episode with a reflective overview of their Christmas training endeavors.
Chris meticulously dissects the intricacies of the Ana Fartlek, a training session curated by Anna Gee. This demanding regimen comprises 6 minutes at threshold with 90 seconds of recovery, 4 minutes at a 10k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 2 sets of 2 minutes at a 5k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 1 minute at a 3k pace with a corresponding 1-minute recovery, culminating in 2 sets of 30 seconds strides with 30 seconds recovery. Chris elaborates on his noteworthy achievement of a personal best during this session, followed by a solid 2-hour long run.
Meanwhile, Zacca hits the boulevard for reps, as he continues to hit two weekly sessions and a gradual escalation in long run mileage, positioning himself for upcoming races in 2024.
Our guest for this week's #teamrun2pb segment is the remarkable Mel Hiscock who has thrived under Chris's coaching. Over the past 14 months, she has logged an impressive 2500 kilometers and achieved new personal bests in the 5k and Half Marathon.
Mel shares the narrative of her running journey, divulging insights into her preferred training sessions, with an average between 40 to 45 kilometers per week. She exands on her appreciation for drills and imparts valuable lessons acquired through Chris's coaching. The conversation further explores Mel's significant half marathon personal best at the Melbourne Marathon in 2023, culminating with a rapid-fire round of quick questions.
In concluding the episode, Zacca and Chriso delve into a thought-provoking article from Canadian Running News. This article highlights an innovative bonus structure for individuals accumulating kilometers in China, sparking a chance for for some Uncle Chen Chat.
210 episodes
Manage episode 391910054 series 2664884
Welcome to another installment of the Better with Running Podcast! Joining you as hosts are Chris and Zac, who commence the episode with a reflective overview of their Christmas training endeavors.
Chris meticulously dissects the intricacies of the Ana Fartlek, a training session curated by Anna Gee. This demanding regimen comprises 6 minutes at threshold with 90 seconds of recovery, 4 minutes at a 10k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 2 sets of 2 minutes at a 5k pace with 90 seconds recovery, 1 minute at a 3k pace with a corresponding 1-minute recovery, culminating in 2 sets of 30 seconds strides with 30 seconds recovery. Chris elaborates on his noteworthy achievement of a personal best during this session, followed by a solid 2-hour long run.
Meanwhile, Zacca hits the boulevard for reps, as he continues to hit two weekly sessions and a gradual escalation in long run mileage, positioning himself for upcoming races in 2024.
Our guest for this week's #teamrun2pb segment is the remarkable Mel Hiscock who has thrived under Chris's coaching. Over the past 14 months, she has logged an impressive 2500 kilometers and achieved new personal bests in the 5k and Half Marathon.
Mel shares the narrative of her running journey, divulging insights into her preferred training sessions, with an average between 40 to 45 kilometers per week. She exands on her appreciation for drills and imparts valuable lessons acquired through Chris's coaching. The conversation further explores Mel's significant half marathon personal best at the Melbourne Marathon in 2023, culminating with a rapid-fire round of quick questions.
In concluding the episode, Zacca and Chriso delve into a thought-provoking article from Canadian Running News. This article highlights an innovative bonus structure for individuals accumulating kilometers in China, sparking a chance for for some Uncle Chen Chat.
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