2 Weeks to Go – Don't Overthink It Now

By Adsy Gordon

Two weeks out. The big work is done. You're fit enough. Ready enough. Now, the job is to stay calm, stay fresh and show up healthy. This week isn't about getting faster. It's about not screwing it up.

1. No New Tricks

This is not the time to try new shoes, new socks, new nutrition, new anything. Stick with what's worked. It's still time to test your race-day breakfast and pacing in your long run this weekend, but no last-minute experiments.

2. Plan the Boring Stuff

Now's the time to lock in the details:

· Race kit laid out and tested

· Breakfast plan has been sorted and trialled

· Transport and parking are locked in

· Start line time + meeting points

· Bib collection and expo logistics

Get it out of your head now so you're not spinning out on race week.

3. Long Run = Shorter, Sharper

Your long run this weekend should be 16–22km, depending on how you're feeling. Not fast, not slow, just enough to stay sharp. Try 3–5km at goal pace in the second half, but only if you're feeling good.

4. Your Body Might Feel Weird

You might feel heavy. Or flat. Or suddenly full of energy at weird times. That's normal. You're tapering, your body's shifting gears. Trust it. Don't go chasing effort just because you "feel good."

5. Keep It Moving

Keep the easy runs ticking over. Do your short strides. Stretch. Mobilise. Sleep. That's how you hold the edge without tipping into fatigue.

Next week: Carb loading, race morning prep, pacing strategy and how to hold your nerve in the final 5km. Right now? Don't change a thing. You're nearly there.