10 KM Improver Plan - L2
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the training plans in miles or kilometers?
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?
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?
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?
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
Well structured and enjoyable plan, I am a 53 years old overweigh runner and thank to the plan I could run for the 1st time 10K under 1 hour crashing my PB by 14 minutes!!
I enjoy the structure Ben has created. I’ve upping my mileage, without adding speed work. I feel that this program will me reach my goal of under 60 minute 10k. Not bad for a 72 year old.
Having the training plan from Ben gave me the motivation to stick to my training and the confidence to go for sub 60 for my first 10k race last June. When I first started the plan I thought there was no I'd be able to make it, but I saw my fitness steadily increase throughout the training blocks (my Apple Watch tells me my VO2 Max went up by 3 points during training haha) and I made it in 56:05! Now I'm using Ben's Half Marathon training plan for my first half marathon coming up. Thanks Ben for the excellent training plans and all the tips and motivation via YouTube!
I hasn't run competitively since my teens. I am now 48 and having a heart attack 3 years ago.
Last weekend I ran a PB 55.48 for a 10k.
I have now purchased the L3 Improver, hoping to beat my PB in an October race that I have booked on.
I had never followed a run plan before but I can definitely recommend Ben Parkes plan! I was able to shave off 5 minutes from my 10km in 3 months. The plan was flexible but gave me structure in my training and I enjoyed following it.
Easy to follow, great advice re paces to run each type of run at. I’m following this plan to try help my speed after completing my first marathon and really enjoying it! Will be moving to the marathon improver plan in January!
Awesome plan - really impressed with the level of detail in both run plan and strength training.
I really like how simple these plans are. As someone fairly new to running the plans explain the different types of run in a very straightforward way. I am disappointed that the pace times stop at quite a fast pace. I’d like to see the tables extended to cover us slower runners so we understand the times we need to work to. Other than that I really like these plans.
Hi Ben, Really enjoying the program two weeks in. It gives me solid goals related to my ability, the prescribed workouts give me the structure I need and a sense of accomplishment once each workout is complete. I really enjoying the interval workouts. Hope to have a good result July 6 at my goal race and a few 10km races I will just enjoy between now and the goal race.
Thank you,
Robert
A very clear and we'll structured plan. Helped me to complete my first 10k. I've now moved on to the 10k improver plan aiming for 50 minutes in 2 weeks time at my local 10k race.
