Week 2

WEEK 2

DAY 1: Controlled speed work, keeping ego in check

Started the week with some controlled speed work, but with the clear intention of staying within my current limits. After a thorough warm-up, I introduced short efforts that lifted the pace without forcing it, focusing more on mechanics and rhythm than outright speed.

I completed 3 x 2-minute controlled pickups, keeping the effort around RPE 6-7. Not rushed, but enough to remind the legs how to move efficiently. This felt far more appropriate for where I’m at right now and allowed me to finish feeling fresh rather than drained. A sensible, honest start to the week.

DAY 2: Easy walk, letting things settle

Today was all about keeping things easy and letting yesterday’s work absorb. I kept the pace relaxed and focused on posture, rhythm and time on feet rather than numbers. A steady 50-minute walk at RPE 2-3, just ticking the box and keeping momentum rolling.

Sessions like this might not look exciting on paper, but they’re essential. They allow recovery without stopping completely and help reinforce consistency, which is going to be one of the biggest factors over the next 10 weeks.

DAY 3: Working towards goal pace

Today was about inching closer to goal pace rather than trying to sit in it for too long. I broke the session into manageable blocks, completing 3 x 8 minutes at a strong but controlled effort, just under where true goal pace will be later in the block.

Breathing stayed under control, form held together as much as possible and the session felt constructive rather than demanding. This is very much a “meet the pace where it is” phase and today reinforced that patience now will pay off later.

DAY 4: Easy walk / mobility focus

Kept today deliberately light. A short 35-minute easy walk paired with some mobility work afterwards to keep everything moving freely. Hips, calves and ankles got a bit of extra attention, knowing tomorrow’s long walk is always the key session of the week.

Resisting the urge to do more on days like this is something I’m actively working on. The bigger picture matters more than winning a single session.

DAY 5: Long walk, building the base

Another strong long walk today. Just over 2.5 hours on my feet at a very steady, relaxed effort. The focus was purely durability. Everything felt solid throughout, no major fatigue spikes and I finished feeling like I could have kept going.

DAY 6: Recovery walk, keep moving

Opted for a short recovery walk today rather than full rest. Around 40 minutes at a very easy pace, just enough to loosen things up and promote recovery without adding stress. Sometimes the hardest part is doing less, today was about respecting that.

Weekly Summary:

Week 2 felt like things starting to click. No hero sessions or chasing numbers just consistent andn controlled work across the week. The structure is settling in and my body is responding well. This is the phase where foundations are reinforced and I’m fully locked into the process now. Week 3, let’s go!