Welcome to the Team Phil. I think this is a slightly odd one for me as a 10 week plan for a marathon is unheard of, but you’ve laid down some good foundations.

My intention with this plan is to get some consistent varied training in over the next 7-8 weeks, with a taper.

I’ve not really factored in your trips too much when creating the plan but we can work around that as best as possible when the time comes.

But in terms of the training points and number of runs and sessions this feels right. It’s also a chance for you to see how I work and hopefully this is the beginning of a much longer relationship. I’ve got loads of runners who have done multiple plans with me, some are even in double figures.

So the key will be the Sunday long run which will alternate between easy time on feet, and marathon paced sessions. We’ve got 3 really good MP sessions in there before London.

During the week we’ll do some tempo based work, at both marathon pace and half marathon pace. I don’t think it’s worth risking anything else right now, especially as you’ve had this tweak in the calf.

I would say get London ticked off, and all being well we can look to introduce more traditional speed sessions beyond that to improve your times across the shorter distances as well.

I think getting in the gym twice per week is enough. You can cover all bases with that and then it ensures you get enough recovery too. We get fitter when we rest, so it’s important not to neglect that. At least one rest day per week is a must. And the week before you did your calf, you trained every single day.

Here’s to a strong 10 week plan and leaving you feeling strong and fit come the start line at London.