My optimistic target of 35mins

[TheEd]

great stuff Paul .. and not to worry, your recovery is most important so do what is best for you an focus on the quality sessions, as you develop the supplementary runs will become easier

the 2k session .. no pick up in speed

simply role through the session and if you struggle understand it is the compilation of the consistent training

if you don't struggle then smile and look forward to the other sessions

so if the quality becomes easier then the hopefully the easy runs get easier and overall your body is absorbing the training

keep up the good work and above all, enjoy the challenge

Cheers

TheEd