the year ahead

I want to focus on a series of 10k races next year(March,June,August) and a 10 mile in September. Looking for some thoughts on preparation over the coming months; only have time for 3 runs a week and maybe some cross training.

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/beginners/training-for-the-right-distance/166481.html

Build up your base mileage slowly. Don't worry about doing any speed work / intervals until you've reached your weekly goal mileage.

If you are already at a reasonable base mileage and want to focus more on what sort of work you need to do there are a number of threads in the training section with knowledgable and friendly folk that will be able to advise.

If you have access to a track it makes life easier though you can measure out an approximate distance on the roads if there's a local estate or park to run around.

If you are only doing 3 runs a week then you may want to look at a training programme that allows for different runs on a rolling week basis. Closer to your races you will need to focus on speed work like intervals and the such.

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/training/training-for-the-right-distance/166480.html

This is the thread in training re the above coaching advice.

Thanks for the advice, will have a look at the info in the thread you attached.

That's a long racing season to maintain form over, IMHO. I would use the March one to just shake the cobwebs off, if you try to in peak shape in March you may be finding it hard by September.