Ready to break 40 in your next 10km? This newly enhanced and fully structured 8-week training plan is designed specifically for runners aiming to run inside 40mins in KM format. Ideal if you’ve previously run close to this mark or have a recent half marathon time between 1h25-1h28 or 5km 18-20mins.
This is not just another generic plan. It’s built using proven methods from over 13 years of coaching and personal racing experience, tailored for runners who want structure and guidance. Each week is packed with tips, workouts, and insights from myself, to give you all the tools and structure you need to succeed and enjoy the journey! Plus strength training with video tutorials.
Key Features:
Six Days Running per Week.
Structured Workouts delivered straight to your compatible GPS watch.
Progressive Training Blocks split into Base, Transition, Race-Specific, and Taper phases.
Running-Specific Strength Training with video examples to support your performance and reduce injury risk.
Access to JM Run Club, packed with training resources and exclusive insights.
Who’s It For?
This plan suits runners who can comfortably run up to 18km by week one and a weekly volume of 65-70km. If you're not quite there yet, build your base before starting or message for advice - run@jmcoaching.co.uk
Weekly Layout:
Mon – Intervals
Tue – Optional Strength
Wed – Easy Run
Thu – Tempo Session
Fri – Rest or Recovery
Sat – Long Run
Sun – Easy Run
We can adjust the structure of your week accordingly for you, so just ask. For example accommodating a Sunday long run.
Built by an Professional 2:09 Marathoner
I’m Jonny Mellor international distance runner with a 10km PB of 28:15 and 61:59 half marathon, and coach to runners of various abilities across the world. Since founding JM Coaching in 2013, I’ve helped runners smash goals from first-time runners to international age-group selections.
When you purchase this plan, you're not only investing in your performance, you’re also helping support my own journey as a professional athlete competing on the world stage.
Don’t Just Take My Word for It:
Check out what other runners have said about my coaching at www.jmcoaching.co.uk/testimonials or search JM Coaching on Google for more reviews.
My coaching philosophy is devised from proven research and experience of what some of the worlds leading athletes and coaches have used and also from personal experience, knowing what has worked and what has impaired or halted my progression as an athlete. I am a current Great Britain International Athlete and have successfully coached a series of athletes using very similar approaches. My coaching influences come from previous personal coaches and my current lead coach and mentor Steve Vernon.