OVERVIEW - This is a 12 week 5km plan that starts with a base phase, the plan is aimed at the Beginner but is a little more progressive than a typical couchto5k plan, the plan starts at 8miles per week and peaks at 17miles. The plan is built around 1 run session per day, 4-5 days per week.
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - This plan is a Beginner/Improver level plan geared towards those seeking a creditable 5km race performance 24-27mins (Men) and 26-29mins (Women)
WHO IS THIS TRAINING PLAN FOR - Invariably those embarking on this plan will have a some running background and will perhaps be experienced in taking part in organised running events. They will now be looking to take a step forward and do more than just finish their 5km race goal.
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.