I really like this training plan. I think it’s a big improvement on your first one, which to be fair was somewhat dictated by the goal races. But hopefully now we can focus on more quality over quantity which nearly always delivers the best results.

Your running well though. As shown with your best ever time at Beachy Head, the half marathon in Larnaca and an impressive recent track session.

I always try and make each plan progressive so we go  from 103pts per week to 110pts per week. Basically the higher the points the more challenging the training. The same applies to the sessions set.

I’ve scheduled in the races you mentioned. The 3 Cross Country races, the Winchelsea 10K and two half marathons towards the end of the plan.

Eastbourne Half have changed their route to remove the really steep hill and some of the twisty turning section around the Harbour so that might be just as fast a course as Paddock Wood now.

The plan consists of 3 runs per week, a speed session, an easy run (Wednesdays) and the Sunday long run or race.

To compliment the running and hit the targets we’ve got 2 gym sessions. 1 of those is cross training and the other Strength & Conditioning. It’s up to you how you use these sessions. Obviously Bannatynes offers a wide range of classes that you could use.

Let me know if you want to mix it up. The most important thing for me is just knowing what you plan to do, to ensure you are training at the right level.

If you have any questions just ask. But I’m glad to have this opportunity to keep working with you and I think this plan, is definitely one which could see you make some significant improvements in your running.

Let’s do this!!!