Woke up early. Still got cooked. Some days, effort feels like fire.But that’s just the body adapting.The hard runs write the stronger chapters. Could have used this on my runs.Running under the Heat Dome.Running through sprinklers: not just for kids anymore.
Thought of the Day – June 25, 2025 Read Post »
Running JourneySome runs build fitness. Some runs build character. Today did both, with a salt-crusted side of humility. This was supposed to be a standard Z2 aerobic run—low to mid Zone 2 for 70 minutes. The plan was simple: keep the HR in check, sip Nuun, munch some dates mid-run, and cruise along to the familiar
Helter Swelter: Strides, Struggle & Salt Read Post »
Endurance Running, Fueling & Hydration, Recovery & Resilience, Running & EnduranceFor a long time, I trained like most age-group runners: I followed the plan, logged the miles, and hoped the math would work itself out. But as a masters runner, I needed more than a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s when I discovered Training Peaks for masters runners — a tool that tailors training and brings confidence
Training Peaks for Masters Runners: Out of the Comfort Zone — Into the Training Zone Read Post »
Masters RunningEver wonder if those heart rate zone calculators are really telling the whole story — especially as we get older? I did. So, as a runner in my 60s, I decided to stop guessing and booked a lactate threshold test at Body Insight Canada. This wasn’t some specialized test for older runners — just a
Lactate Threshold Test for Runners Over 50: My Experience at Body Insight Canada Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Marathon Training, Masters Running, Performance Optimization, Running & Endurance, Testing & Data, Training InsightsI’ll be honest—I don’t remember exactly how it started. One week, my wife and I spotted dates on sale during our regular grocery hunt, tossed a package into the cart, and didn’t think much of it. At the time, my training plan—courtesy of MoTTIV—had begun giving me specific fueling instructions based on body weight and
Fueling with Dates: Nature’s energy Gel for Runners? Read Post »
Masters Running, Natural Fueling, Running Nutrition, Training TipsMy 2025 Sporting Life 10K Race Recap Coming off the heels of the Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon on May 4th, I didn’t know what to expect from the Sporting Life 10K. What I did know was this: So I did what any wise and wily runner would do:I showed up. I let gravity be
“I didn’t expect this—but I hoped for it.” Read Post »
10K Race Recap, Race Recap, Recap, Recover, Relax & ReadyCrossing the line stronger than I started. Race Day: Sunday, May 4, 2025 After five years, one global lockdown, and a few stubborn injuries, I finally made my official return to racing — not just jogging a bibbed event, but actually racing — at the 2025 Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon. To say I didn’t
From Doubt to Done: My Return to Racing at the Georgina Half Read Post »
2025 Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon Race Recap, Half Marathons, Race Recap, Training Reflections“Taper Mode: Activated. Calf: Slightly Agitated. Confidence: Recalibrated.” Training Summary Week of April 21–27, 2025Race Week – Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon ApproachingTotal Runs: 2Total Distance: ~17 kmKey Focus: Sharpening and Recovery 📍 Thursday, April 24 – Sharpen the Sword Workout Type: Stride-focused Tune-upDistance: ~10.5 kmDetails: Takeaway:After several rest days, this run felt like a
Week 15 Recap: The Quiet Before the Spring Read Post »
Half Marathon Race Prep, Half Marathon Training, Tapering Strategy, Weekly Recap
Taper-Ready Edition Weekly Recap: April 14–20, 2025 Some weeks remind you that growth doesn’t always show up as speed. It shows up as honesty, as awareness, and sometimes, as letting go of the numbers. This was one of those weeks. “Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.” Thursday: A
Week 14 Recap – Effort Over Ego: Lessons in Fatigue and Fueling Read Post »
Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Rest & Recovery, Running & Endurance, Running & Recovery, Running After 50, Running After 60, Running MindsetTheme: Fuel, Fire & Flexibility This week tested everything: my legs, my lungs, my fueling plan—and most of all, my mindset. Coming off the heels of a breakthrough 3K Time Trial, I knew the paces would heat up. And they did. But what I didn’t expect was how much I’d learn from both the wins
Weekly Recap – Week 13 (April 7–13, 2025) Read Post »
Fueling Strategies, Natural Fueling, Rest & Recovery, Tempo Runs, Weekly Recap