Hay is in the Barn + Training Block Reflection - Seth James DeMoor
Intro: This is a quick summary of “Hay is in the Barn + Training Block Reflection” from Seth James DeMoor. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key Points:
- The training block is framed as planting, growing, and harvesting the “hay”: building an aerobic base, adding speed/interval work, then tapering (cutting the hay) and sharpening before the race block.
- Altitude tip: use Mount Bierstadt (≈14,000 ft) for high‑altitude run‑hike sessions.
- The post‑block “racing week” focuses on keeping legs fresh while reducing volume.
Workout Example (Race‑Week):
- Tuesday: Easy 3‑mile jog – all‑out relaxed pace.
- Wednesday: 6–8 mi run, a little up‑tempo (just below true tempo) with a few form drills and strides at the end.
- Thursday: 3–4 mi steady run, easy effort.
- Friday: 2–3 mi easy with strides to keep legs lively. All miles are in miles; adjust paces to match your current fitness using the Pacing app.
Closing Note: Try this week of purposeful, low‑volume runs to keep your legs sharp for the upcoming race. Feel free to customize the distances and paces to suit your own training level, and don’t forget to watch the full Seth James DeMoor video for deeper insights and motivation!
References
- Hay is in the Barn + Training Block Reflection - YouTube (YouTube Video)
Workout - Hay is in the Barn' Tune-Up
- 2.0km @ 6'30''/km
- 5.8km @ 5'00''/km
- 2.0km @ 7'00''/km
- 5 lots of:
- 100m @ 4'00''/km
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