Tag Archives: training

8 Week 10k Training Plan

Posted on March 18, 2013 by lornpearson

I’ve created an 8 week training plan for the 10k distance.  It has been designed so that you can put any date of a 10k event in and it will generate two 8 week training plans. There are two versions … Continue reading →

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12 week Marathon Training Plan (sneak preview)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by lornpearson

As I’ve already mentioned, I’m planning on training for a marathon this Spring. I aim to include around 465 miles of running over 13 weeks, and compliment my running with strength work, rest and plenty of good food, water (nutrition) … Continue reading →

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Q. How do you go about training for a Marathon?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by lornpearson

I got this question from Johanne Begg on my Lorn Pearson Trains Facebook page: Q. I’ve recently got into the London Marathon through the ballot – for my first marathon ever! I’ve run a few 10ks and 3 half marathons … Continue reading →

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Wk40 – My Training

Posted on October 4, 2012 by lornpearson

This week has gone pretty much to plan, although I actually did 4 strength workouts across Monday and Wednesday as well as Metafit on those days too… so I’m thinking it’s a good idea to take a rest from it … Continue reading →

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LOWER for 5: hold it: LIFT for 1

Posted on August 10, 2012 by lornpearson

I’ve signed up to an email newsletter from Jonathan Bailor (the Author of the book Smarter Science of Slim) along with his podcasts. And I have to say, they make very interesting reading / listening. See here for more on … Continue reading →

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Wk23 – 2,000m swim before breakfast

Posted on June 6, 2012 by lornpearson

This morning it was quite a thought to get up at 6:15am to be at the pool for 6:30ish… but I managed to get myself up and off to the pool ok… and I’m glad I did. I swam 10 lengths … Continue reading →

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2/5 Top 10 Recovery Tips

Posted on May 5, 2012 by lornpearson

Rest and recovery is an essential part of any workout routine.  Your after exercise recovery routine has a big impact on your fitness gains and sports performance and allows you to train much more effectively.   It’s best practice to … Continue reading →

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Highland Fling 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lornpearson

Someone searched today on ‘Lorn Pearson Highland Fling’ and got to my blog… well… it took place yesterday (Saturday 28th April) but I didn’t do it. I decided that the D33 was the Ultramarathon for me to have done and … Continue reading →

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New ViPR Workout

Posted on April 27, 2012 by lornpearson

Inspired by the new Function Zone at Bellahouston and the new abundance of equipment in there… I figured it would be a good idea to get to know some of the equipment and get some good workouts from them. 🙂 … Continue reading →

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10M Route Southside

Posted on March 29, 2012 by lornpearson

Here’s a wee 10 mile route I’m planning to run with Ross tomorrow morning.  🙂 10M from Gorbals

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