Possibly the biggest plan I’ve ever created but the reason for that is just the diary. If we split it into 2 I feel like it doesn’t give us enough time to get that important mileage in to be ready for the Ultra. But there’s a lot of good stuff in there to help you get quicker across so those shorter distances.
Also given the injury problems you had, for now I think 3 runs per week is right. If during the plan you feel like you can do more we can reassess at a later stage. But ultimately my first aim is to get you fit and running pain free and happy.
We might also be able to add a bit more cardio to the gym sessions rather than more miles as this will help build your aerobic engine without worrying about increased impact on the joints and ankles.
Very excited about this and if it goes well I can see some big gains being made across the summer months. There’s a week off in the middle as well as something to look forward to.