Brighton Marathon could be epic, with so many of the Team and Hastings Runners taking part.

What do we need to do in order to make it a success. A number of things.

1. Increase the distance of the long run. Quite obvious really, but it’s getting used to running on tired legs to be honest. For me marathons for the most part are easier than 5ks, because you’re not actually working that hard. It’s only the final stages when the legs start to go, that it really gets tough.

2. Fuelling. If we don’t get this right then we will inevitably run out of energy somewhere around the 16-20 mile mark. So we must take on fuel. So finding the right fuel source for you is key and practicing it in your training. The more you can take, the better, it’s recommended 30-60g per hour. Probably at the pace you are likely to be running 30g is going to be enough. Any questions about this just ask.

3. Be stronger. So important because the legs are going to take a hammering in training. I’d like to tweak that S&C workout to ensure we get this right. Let me know what you have available at home and that will help. I know I’ve asked before but just wanted to double check. Strength training so so key, especially for those of us 40 years of age and beyond.

The plan itself follows a similar pattern. 3 runs per work, supported by the strength session and the spin workout. The Pilates and Yoga are great too and I can add them if you like for some extra points.

My biggest concern would be track. I know how much you enjoy this and I want to keep in the schedule, but doing the day after a long run is a recipe for disaster.

So perhaps it might be a case of doing the long run on the Saturday morning instead some weeks. Rebecca, who is training for the Trail Brighton Marathon on the same day, often does long runs on Saturday so that could be a potential training partner.

Really pleased how the first stage of this training went and it was great to see those improvements. If we add endurance to those speed improvements, you should see your 5k time continue to improve as we train for Brighton.

The plan is very flexible again, so every week I will check in and move things around as necessary. But keep up the great work Sarah and lots to be excited about heading forward.