I’m honestly really excited reading your goals because it feels like a really nice natural progression. I feel like this training block will be fun because you’ve got some great runs in there.

Pier to Pier, The Amble, Rye Ancient Trails, all fantastic events. And of course Beachy Head. It’s an interesting one for sure but if you approach it in the right way I think you’ll really enjoy it. I just had the wrong mindset when I did it and I’m sure I will give it another go one day.

So this plan. Intervals are key. Monday track being the one I have included most weeks, but that can always change. S&C generally twice a week, but once sometimes to allow for the long runs as they increase.

The easy run during the week, and of course the long run. What we add in extra is the bike. At first just a flat ride is fine, but then we’ll add in some quicker work and some hill reps which should really build the quads.

In terms of running hills in training. I’m not sure it’s that important, because such are the severity of most of the hills at Beachy Head, you end up walking them. So instead what would be more beneficial is if once a week you compliment the training with some quick walks, powering you way up the hills, you’ll probably find your heart rate gets as high as it does on an easy run. Do we need to track them? Probably not, but I think it will help.

I’ve added in some stretches too which some of the team have been finding beneficial and I do most days to be honest. It will hopefully improve your flexibility. That alongside speed were your lowest two ratings scores but I like the fact we will be working on both of those during this plan despite the goal being more endurance based.

So not only are we preparing you for the Beachy Head marathon but making sure you are laying down some good foundations for the goals beyond that.

Thank you for your continued support and I’m looking forward to hearing about your runs on the trails.