Road to Sydney: Marathon Diary wk 9

Keeping it Steady Before the Build

This week felt like a bit of a reset — lower mileage, steady efforts, and just enjoying being out there without chasing anything too spicy. And honestly, I think the body needed it.

Monday: Lunch Miles & Fresh Legs

Kicked things off with a 6.5k lunch run (5:40/km) and it felt nicely controlled.
Nothing dramatic, just a solid endurance pace where everything clicked — heart rate steady, legs behaving and no internal negotiations required (rare).

These are the runs that remind you fitness is ticking along quietly in the background.

Tuesday: Strength & A Little Sass

Swapped trainers for dumbbells with a 30 min upper body strength session.

Not going to lie… upper body is humbling 😂
But keeping this in is key — strong arms = better posture when marathon legs start questioning life choices later down the line. I have rubbish upper body strength so work needed here for sure.

Wednesday: Run Club Catch-Up

6.6k with the work run club (6:05/km) — and this one was all about the vibes.

Easy, chatty pace, a few laughs, and that midweek motivation boost you just can’t replicate solo.
Also… three days of consistency ticking along nicely ✔️

Easter Weekend: Hills, Roasts & Sunshine Miles

This is where the week really came together.

7k “Run for my Roast Lunch” (6:06/km) — slightly hillier route but familiar, effort stayed controlled.
7.1k with my Daughter (6:22/km) — easy, relaxed, sunny, and just one of those runs you don’t want to end, although not sure Iyla felt the same a little complaining snuck in here and there.

And then a little sunshine walk (2.7k) to round things off — because sometimes the best recovery is just getting outside and moving, and bringing by furry friend for company.