The Evergreen Athlete - By Finlay MacHugh

017 - How to build your running week (without burning out)


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👉 New Episode 👈 – How to build your running week (without burning out)

Most athletes transitioning to running repeat the same session, get bored or get banged up. In this episode, I break down a simple way to structure your week, so you actually progress – mixing intensities, placing hard work where it belongs, and using recovery to your advantage.

🧩 What you’ll learn:


👉 Why starting your week with a long, easy run changes everything. 
👉 How to rotate strength, tempo, threshold/VO2, and true recovery so you’re fresher for key sessions. 
👉 The six run types I use (from recovery to sprints) – and when each one earns its place. 
👉 A simple rule for progressing tempo and threshold without chasing fatigue. 
👉 Two weekend options that quietly build your aerobic engine. 

If you’re a former athlete with unfinished goals, dealing with niggles and wanting your confidence back, that’s exactly who I coach.

DM “EVERGREEN” on Instagram @evergreen_athlete, and we’ll see if the next intake is a fit.

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