Here is a weekly training schedule to help you stay in prime
shape during the soccer season. The schedule is designed around
playing a soccer game on Saturday, Sunday, or both.
| Monday -Light warm-up -Repeat streching exercises as outlined in stretching section -Run at a relaxed pace for 25-30 minutes -Stretch Tuesday -Increase intensity of the workout -Light warm-up -Stretch -Run at a pace at which it is still possible to carry on a conversation with a fellow runner. The duration of your run should be at least 35 minutes. -Stretch |
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| Wednesday -Increase the intensity of the workout -Light warm-up -Stretch -Run at your regular conversation possible pace for at least 45 minutes. -Stretch Thursday -Decrease the intensity of the workout -Light warm-up -Stretch -Run at a regular pace for no more than 20 minutes -Stretch |
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| Friday -Repeat Thrsday's schedule Saturday -Play soccer game -If not playing, repeat Thursday's schedule Sunday -Play soccer game -If not playing, repeat thursday's schedule |
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To add a bit of spice to your running schedule, try adding
some variety to it. Don't be afraid to take out the bicycle or
the rollerblades for an hour one day. It will not only add more
variety but it will also work different muscle groups. Good Luck!
