Sunday, February 22, 2026

The Week 8 of Running(2026)

 

🏃‍♂️ February Running Log – Week 3 Update 💪

Week 1 built the base.
Week 2 was about protecting the momentum 🔁

Week 3 was about one word: discipline.

Not just running more — but running right.


📊 Week 3 Performance Snapshot

🏃 Structured 10K Plan Begins

This week, I officially started following a structured 10K workout plan along with the BLR JJ Runners community 👟

Having a plan changes everything:

  • Clear purpose for each session

  • Defined easy, tempo, and long-run efforts

  • Controlled progression

No random miles. No ego running. Just structured work.


🧠 Sticking to the Plan (Even When Tempted)

Over the weekend, I was strongly tempted to push for a 20K long run.
The legs felt good. The mind wanted more.

But I chose to stick to the training plan.

That decision matters.

Endurance training is about:

  • Managing load

  • Avoiding injury

  • Trusting progressive overload

Sometimes, doing less is doing it right.


🏁 Eyes on TCS 10K

The decision is made.
I’m enrolling for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru on April 26 🎟️

🎯 First milestone target: Sub-1 Hour 10K

Breaking 60 minutes is the immediate goal.
It’s realistic, measurable, and a strong performance benchmark.

With structured training now in place, the next few weeks will focus on:

  • Pace discipline

  • Lactate threshold improvement

  • Aerobic base retention

This is no longer just “running regularly.”
It’s training with intent.


🧘 Recovery & Discipline Improvements

✔️ Warm-Up & Cool-Down

The schedule is now falling into place consistently:

  • Dynamic warm-up before runs

  • Proper cool-down

  • Breathing routines integrated

This has improved recovery and post-run freshness.

⚠️ Diet – Still a Work in Progress

If I’m being honest — nutrition is still drifting out of control.

Training is structured.
Recovery is improving.
But diet discipline needs alignment.

Next week focus:

  • Better protein intake

  • Controlled calorie window

  • Align food habits with training intensity


🔄 Week 3 Reflection

Week 1 → Consistency
Week 2 → Reinforcement
Week 3 → Structure & Commitment

The journey now feels purposeful.
Sub-1 hour is the milestone.
April 26 is the date.

See you in Week 4 — stronger, sharper, and more disciplined 👊🔥




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