Training Plan 4. Let’s bloody do this. Two 10 milers in the diary as well which is great.

We don’t need to change much. Your long run is going to creep up, with the longest hitting 2 hours. A little scary but we don’t go beyond that. The one thing to consider is taking some fuel with you on those runs. So after 40 mins and 80 mins you want to be taking some carbs. We can discuss that if unsure.

Your training load has risen slightly from 657 – 692 per week. So just a few more miles, but that’s inevitable training for a 10 miler rather than a 10k.

The general theme is 3 runs per week, an interval session, your easy Wednesday run and then the long run.

I’ve added in a couple of extra races, the Spring 5K is a free Hastings Runners event held on the seafront, always a really friendly atmosphere. The Hastings 5 Miler is the clubs flagship event, again mainly on the seafront but loads of us run it and it’s quite reasonable.

12 weeks I felt was enough here as it covers both races and then come the end of this block you then have time if you wanted to go for a half marathon the autumn. I’m not saying that’s necessary but it does give us enough time to build towards one if you wanted.

Lots to look forward too. Consistency is always the name of the game but I also take on board your recent message and if issues arise I’ll obviously be understanding of that.

Great to have you on board for another plan.