This is a periodised middle-distance plan for the 800-1500m specialist, it is 24 weeks in duration, starting out of race season progressing into the race season through three eight week phases - 1. Endurance Phase 2. Speed Endurance Phase 3. Race Phase. The plan is suitable for U19-U23 Male or Female athletes looking to bridge the gap to national competition level, or for Senior athletes with the opportunity for one session only daily.
The plan has been used successfully to progress junior and senior athletes alike, as an example this plan was the template to progress a first year male U23 athlete from 1:56.7 to 1:52.6.
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.