Week Commencing: 8 June 2026

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Tweaked it based on your feedback. But an exciting week with two races, two tough races. Keep the Friday run super easy. Good luck Ben. You’re running really well right now.

Coach Simon🍊

114 POINTS TARGET

109 Points

MONDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

TUESDAY

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10K Race

45 POINTS

Did Yoga at lunchtime – approx 40 mins. Happy with my race. Only walked about 10-15 meters on the steep bit of the hill on the second and third laps. Hill after that was brutal into the wind, so definitely felt like an efforts session. Quicker than the last time I did it – 2 years ago, but slower than the previous 4 attempts. I still enjoyed it; well I did after I had finished! Did 10 mins WU, but not a CD.
The thought of that head wind up the hill sends shivers down my spine. Been there, done that, got the T-Shirt (I didn’t get a t-shirt). Sounds like you ran a really good race and you had some notably strong runners finish behind you which is very promising. Comparing to times gone several years ago isn’t the best idea, simply because conditions would most likely have been easier. But good to know you were quicker than last year. Great job Ben.

Coach Simon 🍊
44 Points

WEDNESDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

THURSDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

Due to the constant rain, stoolball was called off early, so I was able to join the others for the bimble. Despite a Whatapp chat about how no-one wanted to do it, some of us eventually decided we would, and in the end the weather was not too bad. Running down Breadsell lane meant we stayed out of the wind and the rain was fairly light. Anyway, 67 mins in total, fairly slow and including some walking up the hill. 👍
Oh no to stool ball, but glad you got out there. Cancel? I’m glad it happened, it’s June, we can’t be cancelling runs for the weather at this time of year. Sounds like it went well. Walking is fine. I walked on my easy run the other day up Parkstone Road to keep my heart rate down. No need to run Friday now. Best of luck Sunday.

Coach Simon 🍊
20 Points

FRIDAY

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60 Mins Run

18 POINTS

SATURDAY

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Rest Day

0 POINTS

SUNDAY

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10K Race

45 POINTS

Checked out previous time at this race – 50:30 in 2022. This took the pressure off as didn’t think I could beat that time. Even half way round I gave myself a target of 52 mins. So really happy when I checked my watch after I went over the line and it said 49:29. Just feel really good on hills generally at the moment. Did 10 mins warm up, but not cool down.
That is huge. What a time on that route. So impressed. I think the combination of the continued strength work you do and the hill sessions we’ve done from time to time have clearly paid off. Fantastic running Ben. A few bonus pts for such a good time!!

Coach Simon 🍊
45 Points