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TRAINING SESSIONS

Welcome to the PB Runner training sessions library. I’m sharing these sessions for free so those runners who can’t afford a coach or don’t need that extra accountability can still enjoy their running by adding more variety to their training.

My goal as a coach is to try and select the correct sessions on each day, for all of my runners. A nigh on impossible task, but with feedback between myself, and the runner, for every session completed, it allows me to constantly update the training plans. This increases both the enjoyment factor for the runner and helps on the journey to achieve their goals.

Every runners plan will have slightly different sessions depending on their goal, but also what aspects of their running they are trying to improve. 

The information in orange text highlights the effort level required to complete the run and the total time needed to finish the entire session (including warm up and cool down).

COACH SIMON

5K SESSIONS - VIEW ALL >>>

12 x 200 Metres

LOAD: 170

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

200 Metres @ Target Times (RPE: 9)
60 Sec Recovery
x 12

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Love 200s. A real opportunity to work on both speed and good running economy. Train faster to race faster. Enjoy

20 x 30 Second Intervals

LOAD: 185

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-3)

30 Seconds @ < 3k Pace (RPE: 8)
30 Seconds @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
x20

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-3)

30 seconds fast, 30 seconds easy, repeat 20 times. Simple. A good introduction to intervals if you are new to doing them. Don’t go off too quickly in the first few 30 second reps as you will soon begin to struggle. Good luck.

8 x 400 Metre Reps

LOAD: 200

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

400 metres @ Target Time (RPE: 9)
90 Seconds Recovery
x 8

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Super simple session. Run faster in training to improve your 5K time. Work hard to hit those target times. Go smash it!!

10 x 400 Metre Reps

LOAD: 200

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE:2)

400 metres @ Target Time (RPE: 9)
90 Seconds Recoveries
x 10

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE:3)

400s are tough. Don’t push too hard, try to keep the lap times consistent. Run tall and stay relaxed. Let’s go!

10K SESSIONS - VIEW ALL >>>

Hastings Seafront 10K

LOAD: 400

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

10k @ 10k Pace (RPE: 6-9)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

If the wind is kind, an excellent opportunity to run a 10K PB. Not much else to add. I think we all know this route fairly well, don’t we? 🙄

10K Race

LOAD: 410

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

10km @ 10km Pace (RPE: 6-8)

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Pacing is everything when it comes to a 10k race. The first half of the race should feel controlled and then you’ll really have to dig deep as the RPE rises. Try and maintain consistent splits throughout. If the route is undulating be sure to do your homework so you know when the hills are coming and how long they will last.

10 x 3 Mins (10k)

LOAD: 280

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

3 Mins @ 10K Pace (RPE: 7)
90s Recovery
x 10

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Really simple session and a chance to practice running at your target 10k goal pace for short periods of time.

6km Tempo

LOAD: 250

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

6km @ 10K Pace (RPE: 7)

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

A chance to push the pace and practice 10k speed over a shorter distance. Hard work but you should feel like you are moving well.

HALF MARATHON SESSIONS - VIEW ALL >>>

Paddock Wood Half

LOAD: 700

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)
21.09km @ HM Pace (RPE: 5-8)
2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Very few hills, the most notable at the start, so an excellent opportunity for a PB. Try and nail down that pacing early on and keep it consistent. Dig deep when it gets tough.

Kent Spring Half

LOAD: 750

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

13.1 Miles @ HM Pace (RPE: 5-8)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

I’ve yet to participate in this evening, but looks a good one. CLICK HERE for the route. Quite undulating with a particularly challenging climb just after the 5km mark. So keep the pace conservative at the start.

London Landmarks Half

LOAD: 700

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

21.09km @ Half Marathon Pace (RPE: 5-8)

2km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

One of the biggest half marathons in the country, taking in the iconic landmarks in the great city of London. A flat route as well, so if you can get the pacing right, a fast time is on. Speaking of which, aim for consistent splits and don’t go off too fast.

Half Marathon Timed Taper

LOAD: 255

3 x 8 Mins @ HM Pace (RPE: 4)
120s Recoveries

5 x 1 Min @ 3k Pace (RPE: 8)
60s Recoveries

A really good session to do as a group the week in the lead up to a half marathon. It gives you an opportunity to run a few miles at goal pace and also get some speed in the legs.

MARATHON SESSIONS - VIEW ALL >>>

Goodwood Marathon

LOAD: 1050

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

26.2 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 3-8)

A regular event held at Goodwood Motor circuit. Over 11 laps in total. As with any race of this distance getting your pace right early on is key. Also stick to the inside of the track as you’ll run a shorter distance then.

2 x 30 Mins Marathon Pace

LOAD: 450

30 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
30 Mins @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4)
30 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
30 Mins @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)

Another good variation to the 2 hour easy run. Marathon pace should feel fairly comfortable but you’ll need to focus on good form to run at this speed with a low RPE.

Kent Spring Marathon

LOAD: 1050

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

26.2 miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4-8)

A two lapped course around the country lanes and villages in Kent. Quite a low profile marathon with some pretty big elevation, 1400 feet in total. CLICK HERE to view the route.

Paris Marathon

LOAD: 1050

26.2 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4-8)

What an opportunity to run in the middle of such a beautiful city. Try and embrace that as much as possible. As with any marathon get the pace right early on, DO NOT go too fast. There is a cheeky hill towards the end as well. CLICK HERE for the route.

EASY & LONG RUN SESSIONS - VIEW ALL >>>

10 Mins Beginner Arms

Bicep Curls 30s x 2
Tricep Dips Dumbbells 30s x 2
Bent Over Row 30s x 2
Shoulder Press 30s x 2
Chest Press 30s x 2

Find the right dumbbells for you. 30s recovery between reps.

30 Mins Marathon Tempo

LOAD: 170

Should feel relatively comfortable this, but always good to get some extra miles in at goal pace.

Stretches

Lying Hamstring Stretch 1 x 30s*
Quadruped Hip Extension 1 x 10*
Figure of Four 1 x 30s*
Butterfly Stretch 1 x 30s
Cat Cow 1 x 10
Child Pose 1 x 30s
Knee to Shoulder Stretch 1 x 30s*
Clam Shells 1 x 10*
Calf Stretch 1 x 30s*

A good stretching routine you can do 3-6 times a week, depending how much you need to stretch to stay loose.

Half Marathon Race

LOAD: 700

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

13.1 Miles @ HM Pace (RPE: 5-8)

Stick to your goal pace early on and it should feel easy. Dig deep in those final 5km to achieve your goal.

10 Mins Beginner Core

Russian Twist 30s x 2
Plank 30s x 2
Dead Bugs 30s x 2
Flutter Kicks 30s x 2
Side Planks 30s x 2

A really quick and easy 10 minute core workout!! 30s recovery between reps.

10 Mins Beginner Legs

Squats 30s x 2
Calf Raises 30s x 2
Glute Bridge 30s x 2
Reverse Lunge 30s x 2
Wall Sits 30s x 2

10 minutes. No excuses. 30s recovery between reps. 15s each leg for lunges.

Dover Intervals

LOAD: 400

4 Miles WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Intervals as per group (RPE: 8)

3-4 Miles CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

I’ve created a session for this specially, albeit I only have one Dover runner on the Team 😉 But with your extended warm and cool down this currently has a training load of 400.

HYROX

LOAD: 250

A mixture of strength work and cardio. Likely to be a good session for any running training plan.

45 Mins Swim

LOAD: 150

45 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

It’s said that 1 minute of swimming has the same benefit as 1 minute of running. So a nice 45 minute swim replaces an easy 45 minute run and takes away any impact. Ideal if you are struggling a little with injury.

30 Mins Swim

LOAD: 60

30 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

It’s said that 1 minute of swimming has the same benefit as 1 minute of running. So a nice 30 minute swim replaces an easy 30 minute run and takes away any impact. Ideal if you are struggling a little with injury.

30 Mins Elliptical

LOAD: 60

30 Mins Elliptical  (RPE: 6-7)

A good way to boost cardio whilst reducing the risk of injury. The elliptical can tone muscles and improve endurance whilst being gentle on your joints.

30 Mins Bike

LOAD: 25

30 Mins Cycling @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

A good way to add some extra cardio with the reduced impact and lower training load.

Body Pump

A really good way to get your S&C in. A full body workout with barbells will really aid your running and reduce the risk of injury.

HR Spring 5K

LOAD: 250

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

5K @ 5k Pace (RPE: 8)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

In Bexhill now. Fast flat route. Ideal for a quick time. Pace yourself at the start and then in those final few kms try and beat those ahead of you and not be overtaken.

Road Relays

LOAD: 200

20 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

2 Miles @ <3k Pace (RPE: 8-9)

20 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Pretty much max effort for 2 miles. A good warm up and cool down are extra important here.

Bimble💙

LOAD: 150

60 Mins @ Bimble Pace (RPE: 3)

I had to create a new session for you guys. Have fun. 60 mins easy is perfect in terms of training load.

Budapest Half Marathon

LOAD: 700

13.1 Miles @ HM Pace (RPE 4-8)

Looks like a really good half marathon with a few hills thrown in. Click the race title above to check out a video of the route if you’ve not already seen it.

SDW50

LOAD: 1500

50 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

Ultra races of this nature are very much about strategy and fuelling. Get those right, keep to an easy pace from the start line and anything is possible.

70 Mins Marathon Pace

LOAD: 350

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

70 Mins @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A decent session in any marathon training block. Unless you’re Kipchoge, this should feel comfortable as you won’t be covering a huge distance.

3 x 20 Mins Marathon Pace

LOAD: 450

20 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
20 Mins @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)
x 3

A good opportunity to practice some marathon pace on your long run. Crucial if you have a time in mind. Also sometimes a good option to add some variety to a normal 2 hour long run.

50K Ultra

LOAD: 1200

50K @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

So important to respect the distance and get the pacing right. If you go off at a comfortable enough pace, then you’ll run a good race. Keep fuelling even if you don’t feel like it. Ultra’s have been described as “eating contests” by some of the leading runners. Walk the hills if need be.

5-4-3-2-1 Miles

LOAD: 840

1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

5 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4)
1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

4 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 5)
1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

3 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

2 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)
1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

1 Miles @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 6)

1 Mile CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A big marathon session, likely to be done 3-4 weeks about before your race. This will give you a good indication of what is possible on race day. Make sure you hit that goal pace, don’t go quicker.

120 Mins Cycling

LOAD: 85

120 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Cross training, including Cycling can help improve your cardio whilst reducing the impact. 2 hours cycling is worth around 40 mins of running.

Pilates

Always a good session to work on flexibility and strength.

Body Combat

30-45 Mins @ Varied RPE

It can be good to mix up your strength and condition, finding a class which you enjoy can make a big difference. Body Combat can certainly be fun and energising.

BRT Intervals

LOAD: 300

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Main Session as per Group
 (RPE: 8)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

BRT Wednesday sessions are great and highly recommend them. A good alternative to track or the Tuesday session. Work hard to make gains.

Brighton Half Marathon

LOAD: 700

13.1 Miles @ HM Pace (RPE 6-8)

Try and stay patient at the start as it can get crowded. Stick to your goal pace early on and it should feel easy. Dig deep in those final 5km to achieve your goal.

Kick Boxing

As per instructors.

It’s great to find a session that you enjoy and Kick Boxing can compliment running to some degree.

PT Session

Trust your PT.

Always explain to your PT what else you are doing this week so they can adjust the session accordingly.

HIIT

These can be quite demanding, so try not to schedule them on days after a tough run.

Aerobics

Follow the instructions of the class leader.

Just always listen to the body and don’t push too hard on exercises that are causing discomfort.

Circuits

Exercising in a group can be more fun. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if unsure on any of the drills and exercise routines.

Gym Workout

Focus on good form. Keep the recoveries to 60 secs and let me know once any exercise feels comfortable.

Home S&C

There’s no need to hit the gym. You can achieve a lot at home. Keep it consistent and let me know once any exercises feel too easy.

60 Mins Swim

LOAD: 150

60 Mins Swimming @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

It’s said that 1 minute of swimming has the same benefit as 1 minute of running. So a nice 60 minute swim replaces an easy run and takes away any impact. Ideal if you are struggling a little with injury.

Spin Class

LOAD: 150

45 Mins @ Varied Intensity (RPE: 3-9)

Sometimes it can be good to reduce the impact and get the heart rate up with some cross training. Plus spin classes can be great fun.

60 Mins Easy (Hills)

LOAD: 210

60 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2-5)

60 mins on the flat is quite different to 60 mins on the hills. So it’s important to differentiate between the two and if you do a hilly easy run, to account for that extra training load and how it might impact the rest of your week.

Parkrun 1st Half Challenge

LOAD: 160

2km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

2.5km @ 3K Pace (RPE: 8)

2.5km CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Run the first half of parkrun as quick as you can. Great for an out and back course like Hastings. Use the backward 2.5km as your cool down.

Strides

LOAD: 50

100 metres @ Target Pace (RPE: 9)
45-60 second recovery

A chance to really focus on exaggerating perfect running form. Best done before a session or after an easy run. Not a sprint. CLICK HERE for more details.

20 Minute Tempo

LOAD: 150

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

20 Minutes @ HM Pace (RPE: 6)

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 2)

Just a nice short burst of half marathon pace!!

50K

LOAD: 1000

50K @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

This will only be set if you’re training for a 50 miler or 100k ultra. A good chance to run with race kit and practice fueling.

90 Mins – 30 Tempo

90 Mins @ Easy Pace
30 Mins @ HM Pace

26 Miles

LOAD: 1100

26 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-7)

This is for ultra runners. Don’t aim for anywhere near marathon pace. It’s more about time on feet. Walk the hills, eat loads and stay hydrated.

6 Miles

6 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep the effort level low for this type of run but continue to focus on good running form. Relaxed, tall and efficient.

14 Miles

14 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 4)

14 Miles is a fair old way. You need to be thinking about hydration and refuelling on a run of this distance.

13 Miles

13 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

On the long easy runs, check in from time to time with your form. Try to keep the pace and effort level sensible, especially at the start. It will inevitably get tougher as the miles tick by.

17 Miles

17 Miles @ Easy Pace

5 Miles

5 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Don’t worry too much about pace here. Focus on keeping the effort level down and running with good form.

8 Miles

8 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

This should be a nice relaxed pace with a low effort level. A chance to focus on good form and really enjoy your running.

90 Minute Tempo

90 Mins at Goal Pace

6 Mile Tempo (10M)

1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

6 Miles @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 5-7)

1 Mile CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Practicing goal pace before race day is so important. 6 miles at half marathon pace 4-6 weeks out before your race should feel fairly comfortable. Run tall and stay relaxed. Work hard in the final mile or two when RPE starts to creep up.

110 Mins Easy

LOAD: 320

110 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep it easy but also focus on good form. If you can increase your cadence without raising your heart rate, then give it a go.

5 x 1 Mile On/Off (10 M)

1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
1 Mile @ 10 Mile Pace
(RPE: 5-7)
x 5

A great opportunity to try and find that goal pace and get an understanding of the effort required to hold that speed.

100 Mins Long Run

LOAD: 280

100 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Slowly adding time to your longer runs is the way forward. Keep the effort level down and continue to check in with your form.

Long Run – 120 Mins

LOAD: 350

120 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

2 hours is a long time to run and it’s likely it will get tough in the last 30 mins. So dig deep, focus on good form and keep going. You got this!

90 Min Long Run

LOAD: 240

90 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep this nice and easy. Focus on good form & efficient running economy.

4-3-2-1km (10 M)

1km WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

4km @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 6)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

3km @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 7)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

2km @ 10 Mile Pace(RPE: 7)
1km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

1km @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 7)

 

Man on a long run

3-2-1 Miles (10M)

1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
3 Miles @ 10 Mile Pace
(RPE: 7)

1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
2 Miles @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 7)

1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
1 Mile @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 7)

1 Mile @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A chance to practice your goal pace for your upcoming 10 mile race. Should feel comfortable but challenging.

130 Min Long Run

LOAD: 390

130 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

Pushing beyond that 2 hour barrier is a good mental win. Important to be fuelling and staying hydrated on these runs.

170 Minutes Long Run

LOAD: 580

170 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

Some serious distance here so make sure you prepare well. Take fuel and water, make sure you are wearing the right clothing for the conditions. The longer the run, the more important preparation becomes.

Long Run – 180 Mins

LOAD: 590

180 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

Time to make sure your fuelling and hydration is on point. 30-60g of carbs per hour. The longer the run goes on the tougher it will get.

200 Minutes Long Run

LOAD: 650

200 Mins Running

80 Mins Easy

LOAD: 200

80 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Try and keep it easy. It all depends on your current level. If slowly adding time to your long run the last 10-20 mins might be tough. Focus on good form.

140 Minute Long Run

LOAD: 430

140 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

Keep the long runs at a low effort level. Obviously the longer the time wears on the harder the run will become. Make sure you hydrate and take fuel with you.

4 x 2 Miles (10M)

1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

2 Miles @ 10 Mile Pace (RPE: 7)
4 Mins Recovery
x 4

1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

A great final session a few weeks before a 10 mile race. Covering the whole distance with 8 at goal pace. Recoveries can be static, a walk or gentle jog. Focus on hitting goal pace and running with good form.

Long Run – 210 Mins

LOAD: 700

210 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-7)

This is a long time to be out running, so ensuring you have enough water and fuel is vital. Plot your route carefully.

1600/800/400

1 x 1600m @ 10k Pace
2 Mins Recovery

2 x 800 @ 5K Pace
90 Second Recovery

4 x 400m @ 3K Pace 
90 Second Recovery

A good intervals session this one to push the pace. Start off steady and get quicker as the reps get shorter.

150 Mins – Long Run

LOAD: 460

150 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

All about time on feet. Don’t focus on pace. Instead keep that effort level down and concentrate on good running economy. Fuelling and hydration key too.

160 Mins Long Run

LOAD: 510

160 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

This is the sort of distance where fuelling is now a priority. You’ll also start to get tired legs, but unless there is any specific pain, keep going, you’ll be amazed how far you can run on tired legs.

240 Min Long Run

LOAD: 850

240 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-8)

All about time on feet. Don’t push the pace early on and ensure you are well hydrated and have fuel to take on at regular intervals.

24 Miles

24 Miles @ Easy Pace

10 Sec Hill Sprints

LOAD: 50

10 Second Hill Sprints @ All In Pace (RPE: 9)
60 Seconds Recovery

4-8 Reps

Similar to strides in that they can help improve your form. Also good to get some speed in the legs and work the anaerobic energy system.

22 Miles

22 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-8)

You’re probably only doing this if training for an ultra (in which case walk the tough hills) or you are an advanced marathon runner. Tough. Dig deep. Practice fuelling too.

3 Miles ON/OFF

1 Mile @ 10k Pace
1 Mile @ Marathon Pace
x 3

8 x 1 KM Over/Under

1Km @ 00:15 Over Marathon Pace
1km @ 0:05 Under Marathon Pace
x 8

5 x 2KM ON/OFF Long Run

2km @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)
2km @ Marathon Pace (RPE: 4-6)
Repeat x 5

A really good session to offer variety into your long runs and practice running at marathon pace.

20 Miles

20 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-8)

Likely to be your longest run if marathon training. No need to hit target pace here. Will be a mental challenge too. Get you fuelling right.

9 Miles

9 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-4)

Nice and easy pace. Keep the effort level down. A good test is if you can easily hold a conversation, even if it means talking to yourself. Always focus on good form.

3-2-1 Km

3km @ 10km Pace
1km @ Easy Pace
2km @ 10k Pace
1km @ Easy Pace
1 km @ 5k Pace

19 Miles

19 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Some serious mileage here, so fuelling and hydration is key. Dig deep in the latter stages as its very likely the legs will start to complain.

8 Mile Tempo

8 Miles @ Target Pace

12 Miles

12 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-6)

Keep these long runs as easy as you can. RPE is likely to creep up with the distance, but dig deep and keep focusing on good running form.

20 Mins Easy

LOAD: 40

20 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Starting off slowly is a good way to approach running. Don’t worry about your pace here, run for 20 minutes and it’s job done.

11 Miles

11 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

For those who prefer to work to distance. Keep the pace easy. Obviously the longer the run goes on the higher the RPE. If you can run 11 miles in training you’re pretty much half marathon ready.

30 Min Recovery Run

LOAD: 60

30 Minutes @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

You might find this actually feels tough as your legs will be tired. But that’s the idea. It’s supposed to clear out those waste products and speed up recovery. It can be better than a rest day sometimes.

3 Miles

3 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

3 miles or 5k. Super easy. Focus on good form when the watch beeps with the mile (or km) updates.

Easy parkrun

LOAD: 60

parkrun @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Always nice to be involved in parkrun but some weeks it’s best to run it easy. Try not to get caught up and run too fast.

2 Miles

2 Miles @ Easy Pace

30 Mins Easy

LOAD: 60

30 Mins @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Sometimes a 30 minute shake out can help recovery or just give you some much needed head space. Keep it easy.

7 Mile Tempo

7 Miles @ Goal Pace

3 x 2km

1 x 2km @ 10k Pace
1 x 1km @ Easy Pace
x 3

16 Miles

16 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE 3 -7)

This is a serious distance now. You should have a fuelling strategy in place. Plan your routes and keep people notified where you are heading.

4 Miles

4 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep these runs at an easy effort level. If you’re new to running, no run will feel truly easy, but in time that will change. Always check on your running form from time to time so you’re not getting into bad habits.

8-6-6-4-4

LOAD: 280

8 mins @ 10k Pace
2 x 6 Mins @ 5k Pace
2 x 4 Mins @ 3k Pace
2 min recovery

10 Miles

10 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-5)

Keep the pace at a manageable level. Effort level should be controlled, easy at first and more challenging towards the end. Always focus on good form.

20 x 30 Sec Hills

LOAD: 235

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

1 x 30 Second Hill Rep (RPE: 9)
60 Seconds Downhill @ Easy Pace (RPE: 4)
x 20

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Great session as hill reps force you to run with good form, lifting the knees higher and really driving the elbows back. Work hard for the 30 seconds uphill, recovery back down for 60 seconds.

Hill Reps 60-45-30

LOAD: 220

10 Mins WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

60 Secs Uphill (RPE: 8)
90 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)

45 Secs Uphill (RPE: 9)
75 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)

30 Secs Uphill (RPE: 9)
60 Secs Downhill (RPE: 4)

x 5

10 Mins CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Hills can really build your strength as well as improve your running form. This session is tough but will really help you make big gains. Use the downhill as a light recovery jog, so exact recovery times can be flexible.

18 Miles

18 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3-7)

Build up to the distance slowly and make sure you focus on hydration and refuelling.

7 Miles

7 Miles @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Keep the effort level low and don’t forget to work on good form in these easy runs. Most importantly, enjoy 😁🍊

Hills Challenge

1 Mile WU @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

3-5 Hills
Tackle each hill individually returning to start
5 Miles Approx (RPE: 6-8)

1 Mile CD @ Easy Pace (RPE: 3)

Find a location surrounded by hills. After warming up tackle each hill individually before returning to the start point. Run continuously for approximately 5 miles at an RPE between 6-8. Try and keep the effort level consistent both up and downhill.

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