My training plans are designed for runners looking to compete and complete any distance. I've built this plan with cumulative fatigue in mind. That is, each week is structured to build on the week before, so that your fatigue and subsequent fitness progress throughout the plan. Each individual week may not look overly demanding, but after three weeks in a row your long run or final rep starts to feel like the last stages of a race. That is exactly the concept of cumulative fatigue. You can't go out and run a race every weekend, so you need to train in a way that is going to give the specific, fitness, and conditioning you need to run to the best of your abilities!
I've incorporated a variety of high and low stimulus sessions throughout each week to keep your physiology and your psychology engaged right up until race day. I've also included recovery weeks to stop you Type-A's overtraining! 😉 I have designed this plan with the intention of any athlete using it to smash their PBs in this distance. Or if its your fist time, getting you across that finish line in your goal time
Testimonials
- Colin, Sub 4hr Marathon
- - Thanks so much Will. Your running Plan and general great advice was a major contributor.
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- Rich, PB’d in literally everything
- - The joy and satisfaction from my running, and results have been unparalleled to anything I’ve known before and it’s right to honour Will.
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- Morgan, Duathlete & Runner
- - Extremely professional coaching. Will helps you really understand the "why" of each training session. As a coach, he pays just as much attention to the mental wellbeing of an athlete as well as the physical side.
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What you can expectThree set workouts per week with one optional bonus run for those that want to push their training to four days. One long run and one anaerobic target session.Duration per week4 to 6 hours of training per week.Long workout time/distance2 to 3 hours per week.
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About me
Known as “The Running Science Guy”, Dr Will O’Connor utilises his PhD in sports science and experience as an elite ultra-athlete to help athletes and everyday people realize their potential.
Whether you’re struggling to get out the door, or you need help setting a new personal best, Dr Will O’Connor can help you achieve your goals.
“Ultra-endurance requires an extreme level of preparation. Not only do you need to devote your life to training, but you also need to maintain a healthy balance with the rest of your life to avoid injury or burnout. Staying healthy while exercising countless hours means doing all the little things right. Understanding the human body, allows me to tailor my training and advice to match the individual needs of the people I work with.”
I have been racing, studying and coaching endurance sports for my entire adult life. For me, endurance training isn't an afterthought or a chore, it's a way of life.
Early mornings, blisters, afternoon naps, getting excited about the latest Garmin release, that's who I am.