Week Commencing: 1st September 2025

Plan 1 – Week 11

We are a little light in terms of training pts (about 80 mins of running), so if there is an opportunity at the weekend to get some easy miles in that would be great. Fingers crossed Friday brings some kind weather as you’re running great right now and a fast 5k is definitely on the […]

Plan 1 – Week 14

It’s Battle 10k this Sunday with loads of the Team running if you fancied giving it a go. It could be a straight swap for the long run on Sunday. I’ve left the swim out simply because that pushes us over the target, but happy if you wanted to include it. You’re going along nicely […]

Plan 1 – Week 12

A well earned recovery week. I appreciate you said that these weeks might be tricky, so do what you can. Keep me posted. Hopefully the dentist doesn’t cause you too much discomfort. You should still be in good shape for the Rye Ancient Trails whatever happens this week.

Plan 4 – Week 8

We’ve got ourselves a recovery which is lush. But, if you did want to do the Battle 10k, then we could swap that for track and parkrun. Let me know. Keep ticking off the sessions though and let me know when the S&C gets too easy. I’ve added an extra 10 seconds to the wall […]

Plan 1 – Week 10

Bit of a strange week given the Battle 10k and no long run. It means quite a few similar runs but Tuesday’s sessions is good practice for Sunday’s race. Nice to get some easy miles in there and stay fresh for race day. Speaking of which this plays to your strengths. You are stronger than […]

Plan 1 – Week 11

Keeping it really light this week so you’re fresh come Sunday. Given you’ve not done many races lately I’m not going to set a target, but that recent 3 x 5km session should give you the confidence you can run a strong race here. You did the parkrun that day sub 25 I believe which […]

Plan 5 – Week 12

A recovery week, although as you’ve missed a few sessions due to the no fault of your own I could add an extra one in if you wanted. Let me know. Try and make this week a consistent one and if you can get into good eating habits too. I’ve stuck a long run instead […]

Plan 2- Week 7

I should be at track Tuesday morning with a few of the Team, hopefully we get to catch up again. There is the Battle 10K Sunday if you wanted to do something different. A really good race, loads of the Team will be there and probably going for a drink afterwards. We’d need to tweak […]

Plan 4 – Week 12

Sunday is the key here.  It’s the 2nd biggest half marathon session left before Manchester and earns you more pts than the 3 easy runs. Hence why we keep them easy so you’re fresh for Sunday. If you can get some company or your girlfriend on the bike to pace that could help. But you’re […]

Plan 4 – Week 16

Sometimes we get so caught up in times and pushing our limits we forget to be grateful for the basic things, in this case the fact we are fit enough, not only to take part in this race, but actually put in a decent performance. No pressure, no time expectations, just go out there and […]

Plan 2 – Week 21

I’m really excited about this week. Battle 10k is a great race. Tough so not a PB race which should hopefully take a little bit of pressure of. Remember nerves and anxiety are normal but you have the support of me and the rest of the Team and Hastings Runners now. When those nerves creep […]

Plan 3 – Week 17

I think given work and the other hurdles you’ve had to overcome you still come into this final week of the plan in good shape. Remember you ran London marathon. This is half that distance. So believe in yourself, be confident. Pace wise around the 6:00 min per km feels right to me, especially to […]

Plan 5 – Week 8

Exciting week with Battle on Sunday. I want you to keep reminding yourself how well you are running right now. So you take to that start line standing tall and proud of your commitment to your training. “I’m ready, I’m running great” and when you hit the hills and the mind says stop, you can […]

Plan 3 – Week 17

What week with the Big Half on Sunday. There should be more of us at track on Tuesday morning and I hope to be there. No need to push too hard, just keep it consistent. For Sunday, the first 5km is the key in my opinion. Get that pace right and you’ll be able to […]

Plan 8 – Week 9

No efforts? This was due to be a recovery week in the plan and whilst you took last week off I like the idea of sticking with this. Mainly because of the race schedule coming up. This an excellent opportunity to get some extra rest ahead of a demanding few weeks. There is the potential […]

Plan 1 – Week 18

An exciting week with the Battle 10k. Love that finish down the high street. I’ll put a post later in the week about pacing that right. But you should approach it feeling confident, running well and injury free. One potential tweak you could make this week is doing the off road (90 mins) Tuesday and […]