The individual training session
is the cornerstone of training. A long-term plan is a succession of linked
individual training sessions in pursuit of specific objectives. It is the
individual training session where the long-term plan is actually implemented. Therefore
it is important to understand the necessity of adjustments and flexibility
within the context of the plan, especially at the level of the daily training
session. Contingency planning is a very important, and a necessary part of the
planning process.
Every component in the workout
must be in pursuit of the specific objectives of the workout and follow the
general theme for that particular session. The workout is not an end in itself,
it is a means to an end, therefore it must be put in the context of the whole
training plan, so it is important to not let the individual training session
get blown out of proportion.