What is a mesocycle in this training context?

A mesocycle is a training block, typically lasting 3 to 4 weeks, that focuses on a specific physiological adaptation and concludes with a scheduled recovery week.

Can I use this for different race distances?

Yes, it includes specific protocols and workout intensities tailored for 5K, 10K, Half Marathons, Marathons, and Ultra-marathons.

How does this skill help with injury prevention?

The skill applies the 10% rule for weekly mileage increases and incorporates structured recovery weeks (3+1 or 2+1 patterns) to ensure the body has time to adapt to training stress.

Does it provide specific workout suggestions?

Yes, it recommends primary workouts like tempo runs, cruise intervals, VO2max sessions, and hill repeats based on which training phase you are currently in.

Periodization & Training Coach

Name: Periodization & Training Coach
Author: severi

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Designs structured athletic training plans using periodization principles, progressive overload, and specific phase planning.

This skill enables Claude to act as a sophisticated athletic coach, specializing in the design and management of structured running programs. It provides expert guidance on mesocycle planning, progressive overload management (such as the 10% rule), and specific phase transitions ranging from aerobic base building to race-day tapering and post-race recovery. Whether you are a beginner looking for a 3-day-a-week schedule or an advanced athlete needing complex double-session weeks, this skill ensures training volume and intensity are balanced to maximize performance while minimizing injury risk.

主要功能

01Customizable mesocycle patterns like 3+1 and 2+1 build-to-recovery ratios

02Distance-specific taper and recovery protocols for 5K through Ultra distances

03Phase-specific training design including Base, Build, Peak, Taper, and Recovery

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05Weekly schedule templates tailored for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels

06Automated progressive overload calculations and intensity distribution rules

使用场景

01Generating a comprehensive 16-week marathon training plan with integrated taper phases

02Designing a post-race recovery schedule to manage fatigue and prevent overtraining syndrome

03Calculating safe weekly mileage progressions to ensure adherence to the 10% rule

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add severi/runnai periodization

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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