Sex & Zombies

Marathon, Endurance, Track & Field
Coach
Alec Blenis

Ready to run your fastest 13.1 ever? This conditioning only program is designed to be stacked with an existing strength program or paired with my Sex & Zombies strength programs when purchased as a bundle. With the bundle, you get access to ALL of my programs for all distances and experience levels. But if you just want life-time access to one program, you can buy them one at a time!

The advanced programs are ideal for runners who can meet the following time standards. If you're well below these standards, the advanced programs are for you. If you're not yet there, the beginners programs are a great fit. Or, f you're very near these standards and not sure which to pick, choose the beginner program if you're still newer (less than 2 years of serious training) or the advanced program if you've been training longer than that.

**Advanced Program Standards:**

1 mile run (M/F) = 6:30, 7:15

5k run (M/F) = 22:00, 25:00

13.1 run (M/F) = 1:45, 2:00

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 16-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

easy + hill sprints

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Week 1 [intro week] 30-45 easy + 6 x 20” hill sprints (hard), 2-3’ full recovery walk between Additional notes: This week's training is a bit easier than the rest of the program and intended to serve as an introductory phase or "bridge" to help you transition into a tougher few months. You may choose to repeat this first week for a while before continuing on with the rest of the program if you want to enjoy a more relaxed period of easier running. If you're just finishing one of my run programs, I recommend at least one easier week like this one; if you're starting a structured run program for the first time or after a long break, running this first week for a several weeks in a row to get into good groove first before continuing on would be helpful. It's important that you have a strong base of general durability before entering week 2, so you should repeat this week several times if needed until it feels comfortable.

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

optional run or cross-training

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Optional very easy run (30-60') or cross-training session (bike, row, ski, etc) depending on your mileage tolerance and time commitment

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

short MP run with strides

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1 miles @ easy pace 3 miles @ marathon pace (or 4-8% slower than 13.1 pace) + 6 x 15sec strides / relaxed sprints (RPE 6) - focus on fast turnover while staying smooth and relaxed full rest as needed

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

easy miles (30-45')

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30-45’ very easy run your exact mileage needs will vary and you can run on the upper or lower end of the range depending on your volume tolerance

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

optional run or cross-training

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Optional very easy run (30-60') or cross-training session (bike, row, ski, etc) depending on your mileage tolerance and time commitment

Friday
Week 1 Day 6

easy long run (6)

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6 miles @ easy / conversational pace

S&Z Run Club: Half-Marathon (Beginner)