After my second run of Week 4 I have concluded that run 2 is the "short" run because run 2 is the hardest. I've found this every week since I started training. Run 1 and 3 are ok, and run 2 is a slog and usually touch and go whether I'll finish.
I had absolutely nothing in the tank for run 2, which was a shame as it was a really nice day for it. Sadly this wasn't enough to motivate me and I definitely felt I was doing more of a slow shuffle than a run. I completed the intervals but I certainly didn't enjoy it.
Sadly I've added to my list of body parts that need work this week, as I've learned that my ankle dorsiflexion is extremely limited. This happened entirely by accident as I was watching some strength training exercises for runners on YouTube, and one suggested getting into a very low squat, basically sitting on your heels, which should be planted firmly on the ground. This, for me, is impossible. My ankles have to raise off the ground for me to get even close, but even then my balance is rubbish and I can't hold it for long before falling backwards.
