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10 KM Advanced Plan - L4

(37)
£700 GBP
Plan

About this plan

Welcome to the Advanced 10k Plan!

I’ve designed this for anyone who has run a sub 45 minute 10k in the past and is looking to improve on that time.

Included is a pace chart so you know exactly how fast your runs should be.

Also there is a full glossary of terms so you'll always know what to do.

Loads of tips each week so you can learn along the way and stay motivated!

Everything you need to complete your first 10k and have fun doing it! Come back and let me know how you got on, it's great to hear your stories!

Plan Details / Who is this for?

I’ve designed this for anyone who has run a sub 45 minute 10k in the past and is looking to improve on that time.

Ideal for anyone targeting a 35 - 40 minute finish time.

The first week is 32 miles/51km.

The biggest week is 45 miles/72km.

Five to six runs each week.

The plan has both miles and kilometres.

10 weeks in length, with easy to understand structured training with time set aside for you to implement your own strength training.

Optional Strength Routine Add On

The 'Plan + Strength Routine' option includes the full plan plus 3 integrated "at home" strength routines with warm up and cool down exercises.

Beginner friendly and easy to follow.

No equipment necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the training plans in miles or kilometers?

We have written the training plans in both miles and kms, both of which are included in the PDF file so you can refer to whichever one suits you.

The pace charts are also in miles and km's too.

How will I receive my plan?

You will receive an email with a link to download your plan straight after purchase.

You can also click a link on the checkout success page.

This will download the PDF file to your computer, tablet or phone. 

What format do the training plans come in?

The plans are a downloadable PDF file which you can view on any device or print off.

You will be emailed the link to download your plan.

Please note the plan can only be downloaded a maximum of 5 times. 

I feel I am in between two training plans, which one should I go for?

Each plan gives the number of days of training per week, so we’d advise going for the one which best fits in with your current lifestyle and commitments.

Also consider the number of miles or km's for the first week and peak week and compare that figure to where you are currently.

The best success will come from following a plan that is achievable given your lifestyle and current fitness. 

Customer Reviews

Based on 37 reviews
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YANNIS KOKALAKIS (GR)
10k PR

My first sub 40' 10k race

I purchased this plan to prepare my self for a sub 40' 10K.
I still can't believe I achieved 39:20.....thanks Ben!!!!!

M
Max Goymer (GB)
3mins 11secnond PB

Amazing plan. Ran a 42:01 10k and just over 10 weeks later (one rest week before starting this plan) ran a 38:50 10k.
Very easy to understand and follow - pace chart very useful.

D
Daniel Lloyd (GB)
10K PB

I followed this plan in an attempt to get a pb at the Battersea Park 10k and it worked well. My previous attempt at a 10k was just under 46 minutes and following Ben's plan I knocked this down to 39:14, so I'm satisfied with the result. The easy to follow structure of the plan with clear pace charts was very helpful. Thanks Ben!

F
Federico Zafalon (IT)
3min PB

Great plan, easy to follow and with lots of different runs which makes it fun going on a run even when you don't feel it.
My 10k pb was 44:40 and I managed to take it down to 41:35. Unfortunately I didn't break the 40min mark, but a 3 minutes pb is still something I'm very proud of, so Thank you Ben (and Sarah)

J
Joe Belshaw (GB)
Brilliant Plan

This plan is perfect if you want some structure. The sessions are brilliant and the pace chart is very helpful. It is a really well constructed plan that will definitely get you ready for race day!

E
E.H. (NO)
Five star program!

Last summer I had little motivation to do any running, so I decided that this summer was going to be different. And this seemed to be the perfect plan to follow. My P.R going in was 38.57min on the 10k, but after following the eight week plan i ended up with a new P.R at 37.11min. The program is easy to follow, and motivates you while the weeks go on. I’ll continue using this program until I see that 35min number om my stat sheet. Thank you, Ben! Eric(Norway)

F
Faiz Hakimi Ismail (MY)
First Sub40

My estimate 5k time was sub21 when I started this plan (PB was 19:30). I strictly followed all the workouts except for few days which I cannot finished the workout due to fatigue from cycling. After 6weeks, i was so confident to break sub40. Finally, I ran sub40 10k with timing 39:30. Thanks Ben for this awesome plan. Good things about this plan are:
1. Detail pace for each session.
2. Cheap
3. Suitable for recreational runner that dont have much time.

J
Jayson Richards (GB)
Well that worked.

Great plan that challenged me and got me working in the right way. I am 47 and still learning about distance running. Ran 39.02 today in the Eastleigh 10k and had more to give. 38 minutes and below here we come! Thank you Ben and team an absolute bargin and I will keep getting it done.

B
Ben Crouch (GB)
5K and 10k PB!

I decided I needed a challenge to keep me focused in 'lockdown 3' so signed up to the L4 10k plan with the aim of running a sub 40 mins 10k for the first time. As a benchmark I ran a 19:59 5k the week before starting the plan. I followed every session on the L4 plan around work, kids and life's other distractions missing only the cross training sessions. I hit the weekly mileage and knew around week 6 that my goal of breaking 40 mins was achievable. I have just got home from running a 38.21 10k including a 5k PB within that run of 18:49 :) This run was away ahead of expectations are I am so pleased! Big thank you to Ben for inspiring me on YouTube and other platforms!

R
Rein De Block (BE)
10k PB time baby!

Wow, just ran my (virtual) race yesterday and smashed my PB with almost 2 minutes from 38:55 to 37:10. I'm absolutely over the moon. I had so much fun with the plan. I loved the amount of interval sessions. They make you so much faster and stronger to achieve your goal. I fully recommend this plan to anyone who wants to sharpen their PB and I will definitely use other plans in the future. Thanks Ben!

Customer Reviews

Based on 37 reviews
89%
(33)
11%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Y
YANNIS KOKALAKIS (GR)
10k PR

My first sub 40' 10k race

I purchased this plan to prepare my self for a sub 40' 10K.
I still can't believe I achieved 39:20.....thanks Ben!!!!!

M
Max Goymer (GB)
3mins 11secnond PB

Amazing plan. Ran a 42:01 10k and just over 10 weeks later (one rest week before starting this plan) ran a 38:50 10k.
Very easy to understand and follow - pace chart very useful.

D
Daniel Lloyd (GB)
10K PB

I followed this plan in an attempt to get a pb at the Battersea Park 10k and it worked well. My previous attempt at a 10k was just under 46 minutes and following Ben's plan I knocked this down to 39:14, so I'm satisfied with the result. The easy to follow structure of the plan with clear pace charts was very helpful. Thanks Ben!

F
Federico Zafalon (IT)
3min PB

Great plan, easy to follow and with lots of different runs which makes it fun going on a run even when you don't feel it.
My 10k pb was 44:40 and I managed to take it down to 41:35. Unfortunately I didn't break the 40min mark, but a 3 minutes pb is still something I'm very proud of, so Thank you Ben (and Sarah)

J
Joe Belshaw (GB)
Brilliant Plan

This plan is perfect if you want some structure. The sessions are brilliant and the pace chart is very helpful. It is a really well constructed plan that will definitely get you ready for race day!

E
E.H. (NO)
Five star program!

Last summer I had little motivation to do any running, so I decided that this summer was going to be different. And this seemed to be the perfect plan to follow. My P.R going in was 38.57min on the 10k, but after following the eight week plan i ended up with a new P.R at 37.11min. The program is easy to follow, and motivates you while the weeks go on. I’ll continue using this program until I see that 35min number om my stat sheet. Thank you, Ben! Eric(Norway)

F
Faiz Hakimi Ismail (MY)
First Sub40

My estimate 5k time was sub21 when I started this plan (PB was 19:30). I strictly followed all the workouts except for few days which I cannot finished the workout due to fatigue from cycling. After 6weeks, i was so confident to break sub40. Finally, I ran sub40 10k with timing 39:30. Thanks Ben for this awesome plan. Good things about this plan are:
1. Detail pace for each session.
2. Cheap
3. Suitable for recreational runner that dont have much time.

J
Jayson Richards (GB)
Well that worked.

Great plan that challenged me and got me working in the right way. I am 47 and still learning about distance running. Ran 39.02 today in the Eastleigh 10k and had more to give. 38 minutes and below here we come! Thank you Ben and team an absolute bargin and I will keep getting it done.

B
Ben Crouch (GB)
5K and 10k PB!

I decided I needed a challenge to keep me focused in 'lockdown 3' so signed up to the L4 10k plan with the aim of running a sub 40 mins 10k for the first time. As a benchmark I ran a 19:59 5k the week before starting the plan. I followed every session on the L4 plan around work, kids and life's other distractions missing only the cross training sessions. I hit the weekly mileage and knew around week 6 that my goal of breaking 40 mins was achievable. I have just got home from running a 38.21 10k including a 5k PB within that run of 18:49 :) This run was away ahead of expectations are I am so pleased! Big thank you to Ben for inspiring me on YouTube and other platforms!

R
Rein De Block (BE)
10k PB time baby!

Wow, just ran my (virtual) race yesterday and smashed my PB with almost 2 minutes from 38:55 to 37:10. I'm absolutely over the moon. I had so much fun with the plan. I loved the amount of interval sessions. They make you so much faster and stronger to achieve your goal. I fully recommend this plan to anyone who wants to sharpen their PB and I will definitely use other plans in the future. Thanks Ben!

10 KM Advanced - L4 - Ben Parkes Running
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10 KM Advanced Plan - L4

From £700 GBP

Welcome to the Advanced 10k Plan!

I’ve designed this for anyone who has already run 45 minutes in the 10k and is looking to improve on their previous time.

(Optional) Add-on: Integrated Strength Training:

Everything you need to get you a 10k PB and have fun doing it! Come back and let me know how you got on, it's great to hear your stories! 

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