I like the idea of switching to a more speed focused plan. The 5k times is a really good representation of times across all distances. So if you get your 5k time, your half marathon pace should follow.

You pin pointed your weaknesses in the ratings, so I’ve added some stretching to this routine and an extra S&C session. If we can get your strength up to 90% and flexibility up to 60-70%, you don’t actually have to improve in the other areas to become quicker.

The one curve ball really is including the Pier to Pier at the end. I can take that out if you want but I want to maintain the endurance you have built up and ultimately it’s that which will help you to the big goal come the Spring next year. So the long runs are still very important, but we can do them at a nice leisurely pace.

This is the longest I’ve spent for sometimes creating a plan and I really happy with the finished product. In terms of the data and progression, we’ve increased from around 112 from the last plan to 119 in this plan, so you should end up fitter come the end, all being well.

Any problems let me know, but as always it’s likely it will change as we move through the weeks. So I wouldn’t look too deeply into it right now.