What I Felt: Sciatica has presented itself as either lower back pain or leg pain. When it flares up, I typically take a rest day (or a few) to avoid aggravating it further. What I Did: I’ve learned to approach sciatica cautiously, ensuring I don’t push through the pain. But honestly, I could use more […]
Sciatica: When Your Back Talks Back Read Post »
Aches & Pains, Injury Recovery, Lessons LearnedWhat I Felt: Initially, I thought it was just an ankle issue. Then I felt it in my calf. Later, it presented as shin pain. I couldn’t quite pinpoint it, so I rested for a week, thinking that would solve it. When I returned to running, the pain came back. I rested again, tried again—rinse
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: A Painful Learning Curve Read Post »
Aches & Pains, Injury Recovery, Lessons LearnedRunning has been an incredible journey for me, filled with personal victories and the occasional bump (or ache) along the road. I’ve learned that not all discomfort is created equal—and that listening to your body can often mean the difference between a short break and a long-term setback. Below, I’ll dive into a few of
Aches & Pains: What I Felt, What I Did, What the Experts Say Read Post »
Injury Recovery, Training TipsThe Plan: Today’s workout was set to be a challenging tempo session: The Situation: Unfortunately, I woke up with a touch of what feels like sciatica. I noticed it last night, and while I had hoped it would dissipate overnight, it lingered into the morning. Rather than risk aggravating it, I made the prudent decision
02/20/2025 Training Log: Tempo Miles Read Post »
Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, P50F Training LogNot too long after my third Half Marathon and not too long after the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, I set my sights on a new challenge: the BMO Vancouver Marathon. It felt like the logical next step—a natural progression from 21.1K to 42.2K. But what I thought was a bold step forward quickly turned
Rebounding from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way Read Post »
Fit Happens, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Strength & MobilityThe Plan: How It Went: I was eager to execute this workout, even on the treadmill. I felt well-hydrated and fueled going in. My warm-up lasted about 15-16 minutes at a treadmill speed of 4.0-4.5 mph with a 1.0 incline, followed by some additional dynamic warm-up drills off the treadmill before starting the main set.
02/18/2025 Training Log: 10K Race Pace Intervals (Treadmill Edition) Read Post »
Fit Happens, Motivation & Mindset, P50F Training Log, Running Journey, Winter RunningLong runs are a staple of endurance training, but what happens when the weather refuses to cooperate? When Toronto got hit with another 20+ cm of snow (on top of the last round), I had a choice—skip my scheduled 80-minute easy run or take it indoors. Like many runners in winter climates, I reluctantly turned
Long Run, Treadmill-Style: Making the Most of Indoor Miles Read Post »
Beginner Running, Fit Happens, Motivation & Mindset, Running Journey, Winter RunningIt was a cold Canadian winter when I first laced up a pair of running shoes with actual intent. The kind of winter that makes you rethink every decision to step outside. Yet, there I was, ready to take on a Learn to Run program at the Running Room. Why? Because I was tired of
From Couch to Marathon: A Journey That Started with a Winter Dare Read Post »
Beginner Running, Fit Happens, Motivation & Mindset, Running Journey, Winter Running