Training Block Session 4

The final structured session of the block, bringing four weeks of work together before race week begins. The hard training is done — this session is about arriving at the start line fresh and confident.

This week's focus: race week

The Puresport team will walk through the last ten days before the Great North Run: how to taper without going stale, what to eat and drink in the final days, and how to plan your race-morning fuelling so nothing is new on the day.

Choose your group on the night

• 12K at 4:30/km — the front of the block, working hard throughout.
• 12K at 5:30/km — an even effort, through the middle of the block.
• 12K at 6:30/km — comfortable and conversational, no pressure on the pace.
• 12K at 7:00/km — easy effort, and the back of the pack stays together.
• 6K intro at 7:30/km — the shorter option, with a leader alongside the whole way.

All groups no-drop. Come with your race-week questions — this is the night to ask them.

Check in with the DashPoint app to collect stamp four. One session left: the race-eve shakeout.