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Alchemical Training

Endurance, Marathon, General Fitness
Coach
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For the seasoned runner ready to take their running to the next level, this strength program is designed to elevate running performance and mechanics for an epic racing season. Stop running harder and start running SMARTER. While other runners burn out chasing volume, you'll unlock the secrets within your biomechanics that make every stride more powerful, and every race more competitive.

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Get To the Starting Line Strong
Improve strength and stability to get through your training block smoothly
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Cross the Finish Line Stronger
Improve running mechanics, strength, speed, and power so that your best races are the ones that are yet to come.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
With a complete warmup, strength lifts to get STRONG, and accessory lifts to improve RESILIENCE
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
I've partnered with the best tech in training to give you an online training experience that works as hard as you do.
Equipment
Required
dumbbells // barbells // machines
Recommended
outfitted gym
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 8-week program
Sunday
Full Body 1

Full Body 1 Warm Up

A

2 Rounds: 5 each World's Greatest Stretch (Tempo = 2222) 5 each Hip Airplanes (Tempo = 2222) 10 Protraction Planks (Tempo= 2222) 10 BW Glute Bridge Foam Roller Squeeze (Tempo = 2224) Rest as needed.

B

Dumbbell Front Foot Elevated Split Squat Isometric

3 x 30

C

Trap Bar Deadlift

4 x 5

D

Cable Single Arm Row Neutral Grip Seated

3 x 12

E

SA Bench Bridge Press

3 x 10

F

45 Degree Hip Extension

3 x 12

G

Side Bend

2 x 10

Tuesday
Full Body 2

Full Body 2 Warm Up

A

2 Rounds: 5 each World's Greatest Stretch (Tempo = 2222) 20 seconds Lat PNF Stretch 10 Scapular Pullups (Tempo = 2222) 5 each SL RDL with Knee Drive (Tempo = 2222) Rest as needed.

B

Seated Box Jump

3 x 3

C

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

3 x 8

D

Pull Up - Neutral Grip

3 x 5

E

SL RDL Contralateral Load

3 x 10

F

Dumbbell Z Press Neutral - Alternating

2 x 10

G

Plank Pull Through

2 x 8

Thursday
Full Body 3

Full Body 3 Warm Up

A

2 Rounds: 5 each World's Greatest Stretch (Tempo = 2222) 5 each Walking Lunge with Knee Drive (Tempo = 2222) 20 seconds Lat PNF Stretch 10 Crab Bridge Press (Tempo = 2222) Rest as needed

B

DB Step Up 90 degrees

3 x 6

C

Dumbbell Chest Supported Row

3 x 10

D

Pushup +

3 x 15

E

Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat Oscillation

3 x 12

F

Cable Bicep Curls Face Away

3 x 12

G

Copenhagen Plank

3 x 30

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You're about to learn what elite runners are already implementing. Improving strength creates an athlete that is ready to take on any training block. Stop leaving PRs on the table. Your breakthrough awaits.

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The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Kelly Garland

endurance runner

Verified Athlete

"Patellar tendonitis nearly did me in. As a longtime runner, I wasn’t ready to give up the sport. Thank heaven for Coach Abigail...Her tailored approach to strength work got me back on the trails, feeling strong and pain-free. Abigail knows her stuff, plain and simple. I trust her implicitly."

verified-athlete-avatar Katie Sherron

Elite Masters Runner

Verified Athlete

"I started working with Abigail at the beginning of a marathon training cycle that included multiple 70+ mile weeks. She kept me strong and injury-free throughout...Abigail is an amazing combination of expertise and care that I trust to get me to the starting lines healthy."

verified-athlete-avatar Stephanie Liles-Weyant

endurance athlete

Verified Athlete

"I've been a competitive runner/triathlete since I was in my 20's and have dealt with injuries on and off that prevented me from competing at times...and the transformation I've gone through has been better than I ever imagined.  Staying injury-free and racing better than I have in the last 7+ years"

verified-athlete-avatar Dan Manausa

endurance athlete

Verified Athlete

"I can’t say enough great things about Alchemical Training. After three years of chronic hamstring and calf issues which kept me from my training programs ... I have been injury free (knock on wood) since I started her program.  I wish I would have started sooner."

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