An Irishman Abroad

Running is simple. Finding the right gear is not. Let the legend Sonia O’Sullivan help you with the essentials you’ll need to take your running up a level. From the home gym to the sock game, this episode has it all and a free training plan from the GOAT herself. It’s less than 3 weeks to Sonia’s 10 Mile Road Race in Cobh and the training is ramping up. We get the week 7 plan fully explained and hear from her handpicked squad on the subjects of injury, compression leggings, superstition, shoe rotation, gels and storage. Week 7 Training Plan (Be sure to adjust this to your paces and training level) Mon - Recovery Day Tues - Easy long run 60-80 mins. Include 6x 100m strides This can be uphill if you can, doesn’t need to be a steep hill. Wed - Cross train or 30-45 mins easy run Thurs - 10-15 mins jog warm-up 10-12 x 1 min @ 5-10 km pace 1 min easy jog 10-15 mins easy jog warm down Fri - Day off or cross train 40-60 mins easy Sat - 30-45 mins easy run Sun - Long run 90 mins steady pace throughout. Include 15-20 m