Welcome back. Really pleased to have you back on the Team. So I know the goal is a half marathon PB, but I think it’s important not to put too much emphasis on that.

Instead use that as the motivation to keep training. What’s important to me is to get that spark back. Start enjoying your running again, being part of the team, getting fitter and stronger.

A success would be getting through this plan having done the vast majority of the sessions. If that happens and you just miss out on your PB, then I’m happy. The PBs will follow soon after. That’s what normally happens.

Having looked back at your recent training, I really feel 3 runs per week is enough at this stage. I’ve compensated for that by putting in a lot more variety to the long run, to make that more challenging.

So it’s important the third run is an easy 60 minute run, so you don’t feel like you’re working super hard all the time. See how this approach works, if you feel like there are not enough easy miles in the plan we can adjust it.

I’ve stripped back the S&C but let me know how you get on and if any exercises feel too easy. We can quickly adjust that to get you working at the correct level. I’ve created sessions which can be done in around 20-30 minutes at home.

The S&C is what keeps us injury free. If we don’t do it, out risk of injury increases, thus really making it a no brainer.

A few things have changed since we worked together before. I’ve started created plans to training load rather than just miles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. Just ask if you have any questions.

There is the bimble group who run 60 minutes easy every Thursday evening. So if you ever wanted to run with them I can let them know and they would be more than happy for you to join them. Most of them are Team Orange now. Su Sparks, Sue and Andy Alabaster, Lou Moor, Klare Beecroft, Jodie and a few more.

I’ve put the Pier to Pier in the plan but if you decided it was too soon then we can always scrap it. Or if you want to do any additional races just let me know. As always the plan is super flexible and can be adapted at any time depending on progress.

I really hope we can get that mojo back and most importantly have you enjoying your running again. For me it’s all about community, being surrounding with such inspiring people. And if this encourages that then it’s a huge win.