HAILE GEBRSELASSIE, RUNNER
SHORT STORY
Name: Haile Gebrselassie
Sport: Running
Day of birth: 18.04.1973
Place of birth: Arssi, Ethiopia
Sponsors: Adidas, Powerbar
Achievements: 2 Olympic gold medals, 9 time world champion, uncountable world records - this is Haile Gebrselassie!
WEEKLY TRAINING PROGRAM
Monday:
- Fartlek training on rolling hills 60min/17km
- Recovery session 50min/12km
Tuesday:
- Base endurance 70min/18km
- Easy run 10km + speed session 10x100m
Wednesday:
- Warm up/ cool down + speedy run 48min/15km
Thursday:
- Base endurance 80min/20km
- Easy run 10 km + weight training 60min
Friday:
- Base run 75min/18km
- Easy run 10 km + speed session 10x100m
Saturday:
- Track speed session 6x2000m, 5:40min
- Recovery session 43min/10km
Sunday:
- Long run 90min/25km
- Energy need: 4500 to 5500 kcal/day