The Beat Was The King – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K First things first. I had planned to eat 2 slices of white bread with jam an hour before, but ended up going with a Maurten Mix 160 at T-minus 1 hour. I also meant to take a couple tablespoons of honey just before heading out, but forgot. In the end, […]

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Summer Heat Hangs On – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 1

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This was a warm one. Simple easy run at a relaxed pace while Drum Buddy ticked from 155 → 158 bpm in 10-minute steps to keep the legs in check. I’m not convinced about the TP chart flagging a high Pa:HR in the first klick – nothing crazy happened effort-wise.

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 (Sept 16–21, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Workouts Run 2 – Peak Phase Intervals in the Midday Heat (Sept 17) Live post: https://plus50fit.com/peak-phase-intervals-midday-heat-september-17-2025/ Summary: Intervals in tough conditions, managed with cadence discipline and controlled recoveries. Heat pushed effort, but execution stayed purposeful and within plan.Coach’s Corner: Executed vs plan ✔︎ · Quality under heat stress ✔︎ ·

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Long Run with MRP Finish – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 5

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Pre-run fueling was a Maurten Mix 320 about 90 minutes before start. I carried Gel 160s and SaltStick caps, planning steady intakes. DrumBuddy set the cadence beats in the 153–162 BPM range to keep me honest. The early miles rolled steady in low Z2, heart rate calm despite the rolling

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Cool Air, Smooth Steps – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 4

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The morning felt more like autumn than late September, and the cool air set the tone. I set Drum Buddy to keep me ticking between 153–155 bpm, the rhythm feeling steady and sustainable, but I struggle to keep that low cadence, but it does help me not to over-crank. Heart

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Hilly 50 with Cadence Control – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 3

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Drum Buddy ticked the beat up every 10 minutes – 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 bpm – and I kept myself disciplined. This was a fasted run, and while I felt strong enough to push, I held back to stay within prescription. On the flats and ascents alike, the legs

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September Midday Heat – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I decided to get some extra rest today and push my run to midday, risking the potential for ‘ass-biting’ midday heat. It didn’t disappoint, but it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. About T-75 mins, I ate two slices of white bread with jam, and at T-15 mins,

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Almost Rest Day Easy Run – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 1

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I almost took an extra rest day when I woke up this morning-my legs simply refused to co-operate. No early run. Still, I packed my gear for work, just in case. Good call. By midday my Garmin was ticking down to “0 hours Recovery Time,” so I laced up and

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 (Sept 9–14, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The first week of Peak Phase is in the books. It was a mix of strong aerobic control, steady execution, and one long run that tested both legs and ego. Let’s break it down. 🏃‍♂️ Workouts (Speed/Threshold/Tempo) Run 1 – Intervals in the Bank (Sept 9, 2025) Me, Intervals &

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Long Run with Lessons – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 5

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The plan called for 2:30 with a closing block at marathon pace. The reality? I made it to 2:17 and 18.7 km before pulling the pin. Fueling was solid, effort felt manageable early, but the combination of hills, heat, and rising fatigue left me short of the goal. Sometimes, even

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