So I’ve switched to using Training Load to create plans. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT TRAINING LOAD!!

I’m really excited about this improvement and think the current crop of plans I’ve created are the best so far. Including yours.

The idea being to allocate different sessions to ensure the training load remains both consistent and progressive throughout the plan.

I’ve gone for the 7 runs per fortnight approach which I think is the right blend for you given the demands of your job and the limited time you have available. Each week will consistent of two sessions, an interval session and a threshold run.

The weeks you run 4 times, that will a shorter tempo or hills session, then on the weeks you have 3 runs, that will be a more demanding half marathon aimed session, which will be scheduled for the Saturday.

The long run (every two weeks) will again build up slowly, peaking at 16 miles two weeks prior to the Pier to Pier. As always there will be a recovery week every 4th week too, where the training load drops back.

I really like this plan, there’s a lot variety in there and the quantity feels right given what we’ve learned over the previous two. Excited to keep working with you and hopefully maintain, if not improve your current form.

I’ve updated the ratings based on where I feel you’re at with your running, but if you believe they are not quite right, feel free to edit them.