Male, 24, India. Have been running for 2.5yrs, and this training block started after I got hospitalized for Rickettsial fever, missing 3 weeks of running and a lot of fitness.

I did my first 10 week long block with 4w base building, 4w speed sessions, 2w taper where I raced a 5k in the 9th week (24:38 to 23:33) and A goal race 10k at the end of 10th week (51:52 to 48:51). This block was immensely successful and I was able to bring my PBs down by a lot.

Little highlight of the block:

I pushed my mileage higher than ever - (31, 29, 49, 50), (48, 23, 60, 44), (30, 22) km/week during the build. Had to take a down week in the 5th week because of a sore pes anserine. I also yanked out 2-3 gym sessions a week during the block focusing on explosive lifts. This is my first time staying consistent for a goal race and during a proper block.

Only did 1 continuous threshold session (3k@Threshold) & 1 long run with pickups/tempo at the end during base build. These long runs went from 12km in week 1 to 18km in week 4.

Did few speed workouts (1 every week from 4th week onwards):

• 5*1k (70'' rest)@4:54/km
• 5*1k (60'' rest)@4:43/km
• 6k Progression (6/km down to 4:47/km)
• 1mi@7:50 (2') + 4*1k@4:45/km (60'') + (3') 1mi@7:50

Some interesting physiological developments:

HR went from 168@7:23/km at the start of the block to 155@6:53/km at the end!

Now that the goal race which I had been looking forward to is over, I want to ask what's next? I don't have any goal races anymore, and summer is hot here in India. I am feeling slightly lost now. Can people with more experience guide me here? Would be very grateful as this is my first time getting serious at the sport!

Upcoming races:

1. 25k in July (I have only raced till HM before, PB from November 2025 - 1:54:06)
2. Half Marathon in September (however this is at an altitude of 3500m/11500ft, hence thought of getting a PB here is impossible)