Definitely possible. Over the past 3 years I imagine you have learned a lot from you experience with a coach about what types of training have been effective. Combine that with a little additional research and there's a great potential for you to do well. I have "coached" myself with significant improvement and success over the years and in my opinion it's not all that difficult. Listen to your body... learn the difference between fatigue and actual injury, and what you can and can't train through. With a long distance focus, much of your improvement will come from consistently putting in the volume.

Thanks. Would you generally buy a training plan or try to get creative as you go along with the season? I am considering at least registering for trainerroad as quite a few people have good reviews on it and TP as their ATP planner seems to be quite good. Any other recommendations?

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Paulo Matos