Match Fit in 1 Week

Our scheduling here in Ireland means we sometimes have huge gaps between fixtures.

It can spell chaos for our match fitness levels and momentum.

No matter what anyone says there is no fitness like match fitness :)

Our schedule often means we have 3 weeks on then 3 weeks off.

This weekend we did something that we haven't done before to keep match fit.

1) Choose a team 2 leagues above us relevant to our opposition in the coming weeks.

The team play decent rugby. Running rugby, physical and well-organised. We know that this style of opposition will be playing against us in the coming weeks.

We rose to the challenge, scored some decent tries and played above our level.

Think this will carry us over to next week? Of course

How can you expect to play at a level that you do not practice at?

2) Play 45 minute halves

This was key. It allowed more players to be used and settle in to the game and gave the others a good run. Most of the time players coming off the bench may get 10-20 minutes. That extra 10 will pay dividends.

The key point here is

- Train above the intensity you will play at

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No Excuses..

When the snow hits (!!!) - Ireland is the RAIN capital of the world - what do you do?

Head out and grim and bear it?

Here is what I would do and like all good films it is in 2 parts.





Enjoy

John

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