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10 Week Advanced 10K Training Plan

Build a Higher Peak: The 10-Week Advanced Foundation

Experience Level

Advanced

Number of Weeks

10

Training Plan Introduction

Investing in Your Ultimate Performance?

You’re a serious, experienced competitor with ambitious goals. You understand that to reach a truly new level of performance—a higher peak—you must first build a bigger, stronger foundation. A short training block simply won’t cut it for the breakthrough you’re chasing.

Relying on shorter training cycles can feel like you’re constantly “cramming for the test.” You might hit a good result, but you know you’re not building the deep, underlying fitness that leads to truly legendary performances and long-term progression.

This 10-Week Advanced Plan is a strategic investment in your ultimate potential. The extended cycle allows for a more substantial base and build phase, creating a superior level of fitness that can support a faster, more sustainable peak performance than ever before.

This plan is engineered for you if:

  • You are an experienced, consistent runner focused on maximizing your 10k potential through a comprehensive, long-term training block.
  • You need a demanding plan that remains flexible. The 10-week schedule is delivered via TrainingPeaks, allowing you to adapt your training week around your life’s other commitments.
  • You appreciate the science of periodization and want to build the absolute strongest foundation possible before sharpening for race day.

Key Features

Your Complete Toolkit for a Commanding Performance

When you purchase this plan, you get more than a schedule—you receive a complete toolkit for your best season ever.

  • A comprehensive 10-week, expert-level training plan.
    • By building a deeper aerobic base, you increase your capacity for high-end speed work, raising your entire performance ceiling.
    • This plan allows you to turn an ambitious goal into a commanding new personal best, achieving a level of fitness you couldn’t reach with a shorter plan.
  • The ‘Why’ Behind Every Workout.
    • Each high-intensity session includes a full description of its purpose, so you understand exactly how it’s making you faster.
    • You’ll train with the focus and intent of an elite athlete, knowing that every tough interval has a direct payoff on race day.
  • Unshakeable Race-Day Confidence.
    • Completing a comprehensive 10-week advanced plan builds immense mental and physical toughness.
    • You will stand on the start line with the supreme confidence that comes from knowing you have out-prepared the competition.

The Proof: The Plan That Powered a Breakthrough

This exact plan helped athlete Nichola C. not only improve but truly enjoy the process.

“Chris at Efficient Endurance provided a 10-week training plan that worked brilliantly! The plan was flexible, syncable to my watch, and kept training varied and engaging… Thanks to this plan, I not only improved but also enjoyed the process. Highly recommend and excited to follow it again for renewed running purpose!” – Nichola C.

Meet Your Coach

This plan was meticulously developed by Chris Searle, a fully qualified England Athletics and British Triathlon coach with over 12 years of experience helping athletes achieve major breakthroughs.3

Your Questions, Answered

  • Is 10 weeks necessary for a 10k? For a good performance, no. For your ultimate performance and a major breakthrough, the bigger foundation built over 10 weeks is invaluable.
  • What equipment do I need? Good running shoes and a GPS watch to accurately hit the paces in the complex workouts.
  • How do I access the plan after purchase? Your purchase is made securely through the TrainingPeaks website. Once complete, the plan is automatically added to your new or existing free TrainingPeaks account, allowing you to start your training immediately.

Your Next PB Isn’t Just About Running Faster. It’s About Building Bigger.

Invest in your foundation. Build a higher peak. Unlock the breakthrough performance you’ve been dreaming of.

Start Building Your Breakthrough Now

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Your Coach

Chris Searle the head coach of efficient endurance

Hi, I’m Chris.

I’m a UK-based, qualified running and triathlon coach with 12 years of professional experience.

I’ve coached athletes to achieve everything from parkrun personal bests to podium finishes at national events.

My approach focuses on efficient training methods to help you reach your running goals, whether that is completing your first race or setting a new PB.

FAQ's

These plans are tailored for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced, looking to maximize their performance. If you’re unsure of which level you are, get in touch!

The only thing you need is a trainingpeaks account and the usual running kit (running shoes and adequate clothing) but to get the most out of your training plan, having the following would be ideal:

  • Compatible* smartwatch

The following items are optimal but not necessary:

  • Chest Based Heart Rate Monitor

*All common devices sync with trainingpeaks, check here to see if your device is compatible with the structured workout feature so you can follow your sessions on the go.

Training sessions are written in an optimal order for improvement, progression and recovery, but plans change and when they do you can move sessions across days and weeks with a premium training peaks account.

If you need to move things around but are not sure what is best, get in touch and I will help you out.

Most likely. Plans that have strength sessions included use weights such as dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and cable machines. You don’t have to do these sessions but they add another dimension to your training that running alone can not do.

Sometimes, we have to miss a session, life gets in the way. Fortunately these plans are robust and consistency and efficiency will keep you progressing. Don’t fret over a missed session and don’t try and catch up either, you will still keep moving forwards.

You can adjust the schedule or swap sessions with a premium training peaks account; email support is available for advice if you’re unsure of what to do.

Every session includes detailed instructions and the rationale behind it. Feel free to email if further clarification is needed.

Improved endurance, better race-specific fitness, and confidence on race day. Results depend on how disciplined you are to the plan- it is designed to keep you motivated.

Our guarantee ensures that you are on the right training plan for you. If you find your plan is too much, too little, too hard or too easy, get in touch and we will swap you onto a more suitable plan.

We would love to issue refunds but do not have the option for this as payment is taken by trainingpeaks.

Absolutely! Email support is available for guidance and motivation.

We only provide support for the duration of your plan and 2 weeks afterwards. If you would like coaching after your plan, get in touch!

Why choose Efficient Endurance

Efficient Endurance Training Plan

  • Customised to Athlete Goals - Ability-based plans & email support
  • Expert Input - Designed by a qualified, experienced coach
  • Structured Progression - Detailed progression
  • Detailed Sessions - Clear explanation of how sessions support your goal
  • Training Volume - Balanced for your level
  • Race-Specific Prep - Includes taper weeks & race guides
  • Strength Training - Targeted strength sessions*
  • Cross Training** - Cross training sessions available**
  • Tech Integration - Compatible with smartwatches
  • Support & Advice - Email support from a coach
  • Plan Guarantee - Free plan swap if needed
  • Cost - $3 per week

Free Training Plan

  • Customised to Athlete Goals - Generic & non-specific
  • Expert Input - No professional input
  • Structured Progression - Some progression
  • Detailed Sessions - No explanations
  • Training Volume - Inconsistent and limited
  • Detailed Sessions - No race-specific advice
  • Race-Specific Prep - Not included
  • Strength Training - Not Included
  • Cross Training** - Not included
  • Tech Integration - No compatibility
  • Support & Advice - No support offered
  • Plan Guarantee - No other plans
  • Cost - Free

Other Premium Training Plans

  • Customised to Athlete Goals - Limited ability variations
  • Expert Input - Created by a qualified coach
  • Structured Progression - Include generic progression
  • Detailed Sessions - No explanations
  • Training Volume - Suitable volume for athletes
  • Race-Specific Prep - Minimal race-day strategy
  • Strength Training - May have generic strength work
  • Cross Training** - Not included
  • Tech Integration - May have device compatibility
  • Support & Advice - Occasional support, sometimes outsourced
  • Plan Guarantee - Limited or no guarantee
  • Cost - $3-5 per week

AI Training Plan

  • Customised to Athlete Goals - Algorithm-based, lacks nuance
  • Expert Input - Automated, no human touch
  • Structured Progression - Only if the algorithm says so
  • Detailed Sessions - No explanations
  • Training Volume - Metrics can miscalculate workload
  • Race-Specific Prep - Lacks detailed guidance
  • Strength Training - Rarely included
  • Cross Training** - Sometimes compatible
  • Tech Integration - May have device compatibility
  • Support & Advice - No human support available
  • Plan Guarantee - No guarantees
  • Cost - $10+ per week

* Strength training included on some training plans at additional cost

** Cross training is available on some specific plans

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