Training Plan 5? Holy smoke, where did that time go? But it also emphasises just how well you’ve done to stick with it. Honestly it makes me so happy that to see you representing the Green & Black club colours on race day 💚🖤

It’s more of the same to be honest. I have been cheeky and included 4 two hour runs in this plan. Sorry. But that’s across 14 weeks and that should be enough to maintain the endurance you’ve built up.

There is always a speed session in there and tried my best to focus on the shorter reps as I’m starting to realise they are more effective. But each week we can vary that depending on your availability.

In terms of racing I’ve scheduled in Out of the Blue, Romney and Battle. 3 great races that always get a good contingent from Hastings Runners.

I’ve put a few parkruns in there in the first 3 weeks, mainly so we can arrange that H2H with Finlay. I will be creating his new plan next week so I’ll be sure to align a parkrun with you and set that up.

But it’s really a case of more of the same. The training points (previously training load, I’ve renamed it) is slightly higher than the last plan, 752 up from 729, but that’s more coincidence than me making a deliberate effort to push you harder.

In terms of S&C, if you need anymore input from me, then just shout, but the PT is always a great option as you’re be getting good advice from Sarah.

Let’s keep this momentum rolling, keep enjoying your running and hopefully continue to see progress with both your fitness but also your enjoyment levels.