Perth's main marathon season in now past given that the hot weather has finally hit Perth. This signals, for most, a break from winter programs and a move into shorter faster sessions. Remember however, that while the sessions are generally shorter and sharper , the tempo run and long Sunday run ( traditional for most) are still important elements in your overall program.

Sarah Jamison's group, Front Runner groups along with most of the running fraternity can be and will be found around the various tracks Perth as they work on the summer aspects of their training programs. These groups still have their runners covering a longer distance at some stage of the week.

If your new to track work outs think about what it is that you are trying to achieve before your start your attack on the sharper work. Be aware of the change from racing flats to spikes as well. This can bring some calf soreness for the uninitiated. The main thing is enjoy your work outs. If like me you prefer to be alone and push yourself along, that's fantastic, if however you are like the vast majority and prefer to run with a group then work to latch onto a group.

Initially work into your summer season. Possibly trying some longer kms with longer breaks before you really shorten up the distance and get up your toes in your wafer thin spikes. The main thing is establish a plan and work out what it is that you are trying to achieve.  A fast 10km, 5km 3km or 1500m , this decision will determine where you go to next in the training evolution.
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