This short easy run was a little faster than planned at the start, especially with the first kilometre around 5:59/km, but it settled progressively into a more appropriate easy rhythm.
The overall session was still controlled: 6.1 km in 40 minutes, normal legs, good sleep, and no sign of meaningful fatigue before the key long run.
Because Sunday is a major marathon-specific session, the important takeaway is simple: the legs are ready, but the long run must be executed with discipline rather than excitement.
Takeaway. Cold starts keep pulling the first kilometre too fast. For the long run, start deliberately calm and save the real work for the final marathon-pace block.
Next step. W11D7 Long Run. Major marathon-specific long run. The goal is to arrive strong to the final block, not to race the whole run.