Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 3 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Debrief NGL, I’m a bit disappointed in today’s effort – but that too will pass. I got going later than usual, and that likely proved to be a mistake. I woke up sluggish, like I needed more rest, but I […]
🏃 Marathon Pace Run – August 8, 2025 Read Post »
Running Journey, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K, Training Peaks Data
Garmin Race Predictor vs Real Marathon Pace 📍 Introduction Garmin just told me I’m capable of a 3:41:03 marathon. I nearly dropped my Maurten in disbelief. Sure, I’ve been training hard, and yes, my fitness is improving. But if we’re going by real numbers, fatigue, fueling, and the facts, that prediction feels more like a
🏁 Race Predictions: What Happens When AI Ignores Your Long Runs Read Post »
Race Predictions, Training Insights
Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 2 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 1 hr 15 mins before the run, I began sipping a Maurten Mix 160. About 15 mins before my warm-up, I accidentally took a Gel 160 instead of a Gel 100 – oops! I rolled with it. Two SaltStick Fastchews,
Zone 2 to Zone 4 Progression Run – August 6, 2025 Read Post »
Progression Run, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 1 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 🏃♂️ Run Debrief Nothing fancy! My pre-run nibbles consisted of… nothing. Just a tablespoon of Brain Octane MCT oil, a few sips of Nuun, and 2 SaltStick Fastchew tabs. That was enough to kickstart me into a brisk but comfortable
Zone 2 Easy Run – August 5, 2025 Read Post »
Build Phase, Daily Run Logs, Marathon Training, Running Journey, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
This week, I ran with purpose – and sometimes ran on fumes. Five runs, five lessons. From structured speedwork to Sunday’s reality-check long run, I felt every bit of the marathon build settling into my legs. But I also saw signs of progress in pacing, fueling, and focus. Let’s break it down. Workouts (Speed/Threshold/Tempo) Progression
Weekly Recap – July 29 to August 3, 2025 Read Post »
Weekly Recap
Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 5 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K I felt every single year of my 66 years. But I digress. Pre-run, T-minus 1hr 30min-ish, I ate 2 slices of white bread and 2 tablespoons of jam and sipped Nuun. I considered taking 2 tablespoons of Brain Octane MCT, but
Long Run Breakdown – August 3, 2025 Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 4 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K No big preps or agonizing over this run. I awoke thirsty and downed some Nuun. That’s it. I took no hydration, pre-run nor in-run nutrition. No salt tabs. Nuthin! I felt I would weather the weather. Mild temps today! Oh, I
Zone 2 Run – August 2, 2025 Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K, Zone 2 Running
Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 3 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K Today’s threshold run was one of those deceptive workouts: it looks simple on paper but finds a way to squeeze every drop out of you. While I hit my targets, I felt absolutely drained by the end. I got a much
Threshold Run – August 1, 2025 Read Post »
Build Phase, Daily Run Log, Marathon Training, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K, Train for your first Maraton
I Thought VAM Was Just for Cyclists! I used to scroll past that number in TrainingPeaks. VAM? Isn’t that some kind of Tour de France thing? Turns out, VAM (Vertical Ascent in Meters per Hour) is one of the most underrated metrics for runners – especially if you train on hills. It’s a direct indicator
🧠 Thought of the Day – August 1, 2025 Read Post »
Thoughts of the Day
Sore legs. Foggy brain. But I showed up. Even when you’re in the zone, your legs don’t always get the memo. On July 30, 2025, I headed out for a Zone 2 easy run with heavy legs and even heavier eyelids. What should’ve been a smooth recovery effort turned into a test of grit, reminding
So Sleepy, So Sluggish… Still in the Zone Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K