OVERVIEW - This is a 16 week 10km plan that starts with a base phase, the plan is aimed at the advanced athlete looking to make a step forward, the plan starts at 35miles per week and peaks at 50miles. The plan includes a number of weeks where there is the requirement for the athlete to complete two sessions per day, a couple of days per week for approximately 2/3 of the programme. The plan also includes one Activation and Resilience session per week and one Strength session for the first 10 weeks.
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - This plan is a high-level performance plan geared towards those seeking a strong 10km race performance sub 35min (Men) and sub 39min (Women)
WHO IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - Invariably those embarking on this plan will have a strong running background and will have spent a some time in the sport and will be experienced in racing road or cross-country. They will be ambitious in their 10km race goal and be prepared to commit time and effort to being the best athlete they can be.
NOTE: The plan also includes instructional videos for the Activation and Resilience, and Strength sessions
CALL: If requested the plan can also include 2x 30-40min video calls, the first at the beginning of the plan and the second at the athletes request as they work through the plan.
Clive Boulton is an endurance coach with more than 20 years of experience working with runners and triathletes across a wide performance spectrum.
A former elite middle-distance athlete, Clive ran 3:46 for 1500m, 1:50 for 800m and 14:10 for 5km, winning a national 1500m title, UK Universities medals and multiple county cross-country championships. More recently he competed internationally in long-distance triathlon, recording a top-10 finish at the European Long-Distance Triathlon Championships.