This week felt like I'm back on track.

I kept the 30 / 30 / 40 min. regime, 4.5 mph, 0.5% incline and I'm feeling full of energy. I think last week's dip was related to my diet. This week I corrected for that. Since I'm feeling fine this week, coach said: that strongly supports the idea that last week was energy + load, not pathology.

This week we are starting Phase 2 - extending endurance. We will be slowly increasing the longest run of the week, going from 40 to 60 minutes. The target for this week is 30 / 30 / 45, same pace, same incline.

Based on what the coach said: if 45 feels smooth and next-day legs feel normal, we’re officially into extension mode.

And I'm really excited to see how this plays out 💪

A final note for this week is that I feel like my leg muscles are getting more... prominent. Specifically my calves (gastrocnemius) and inner, front, thigh muscle (vastus medialis). It's not hurting and there is no discomfort of any kind. It just feels like I can flex my leg muscles now. Nice 🦵