This plan will bring you in 12 weeks to a 10k road race under 45 minutes. To start this plan you should be able to run a 10k in 50 minutes. And be able to run 80 minutes straight.
In order to run a sub 45 minutes for 10K, you must be able to run below 0:04:30 minutes per km for the distance. The reason I mention this, is that you will have to train at a pace faster than this speed (occasionally). So, if your running has consisted of a lot off Long Slow Distance running, it is time for a change. A time for a change of attitude and a new fresh approach towards your training.
This plan is based on speed (time p/km) and/or Heart rate. We suggest you set your km to 5min p/km in your Athlete Account - Training Zones - Threshold Speed - Joe Friel for running (7). Only that way this plan will work 100%.
Happy Training and enjoy. "Your Coach" Frank
Over the past 30 years, I have coached athletes and teams to multiple National, European, World and even Olympic Championship titles. This in a variaty of disciplines like Triathlon, Marathon, Trail Running, Road, MTB and Cyclocross. I have worked with all levels of individual racers from novice to professional.
So if you need a coach to inspire you and to achieve your goals! Get in contact with me. Kind regards, Coach Frank