April 2025

Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.

Week 14 Recap – Effort Over Ego: Lessons in Fatigue and Fueling

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 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 […]

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Rest & Recovery, Running & Endurance, Running & Recovery, Running After 50, Running After 60, Running Mindset

Weekly Recap – Week 13 (April 7–13, 2025)

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Theme: 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

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Fueling Strategies, Natural Fueling, Rest & Recovery, Tempo Runs, Weekly Recap

04/13/2025 Training Log – Sweet Miles & Steady Smiles

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Fueling Long Runs with Dates Execution & Reflections: This morning’s long run kicked off at 7:30 a.m. sharp, under a crisp blue sky and early spring chill. Temp was 1°C (feels like -1°C) with a light NW breeze—near perfect running conditions. Despite a rusty start, I was confident that my decision to rest on Saturday

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Long Runs, Natural Fueling, P50F Training Log, Zone 2 Running

04/12/2025 Training Log – Rest Is Training Too

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Execution & Reflections:Last night, I was already plotting time and location for this run — because that’s just how I do. But when I woke up? Stiff as a board, achy as a breaky heart. 🥴 Cue the inner dialogue ping-pong match: “Should I go?” “What if it messes with my long run tomorrow?” “Maybe

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Mindset, P50F Training Log, Rest & Recovery

04/11/2025 Training Log – Spice Meter Maxed: When to Push, When to Pivot

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Execution & Reflections: After Wednesday’s Scotch Bonnet intervals, I wasn’t sure if I’d be recovered enough for today’s hot tempo session. Turns out, I might’ve been right. The day started with a meh energy level. Not exhausted, not buzzing—just… ho-hum. I fueled on schedule: Maurten Drink Mix 160 about 40 minutes before, pre-hydrated with Nuun,

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Fueling for Runners, Fueling Strategies, Mental Training, P50F Training Log

04/09/2025 Training Log – Sizzling Success: 2-Minute Repeat Redemption

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Mindset & Adjustments Originally scheduled for April 8, this session was delayed due to high winds and snowfall. I waited for better conditions and executed the plan flawlessly on April 9. The delay felt like a gift. With the sun shining and temps at 4°C (wind 13.1 km/h SW), I felt excited—not anxious—to put in

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Interval Training, Interval Workouts, Mental Game, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Running After 60

Relax and Win: The Mental Shortcut to Better Running

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There’s a moment during my workouts—usually somewhere in the thick of a tempo run or near the back half of some spicy intervals—when my brain starts yelling “You’re stiff! Your form’s falling apart! Shoulders up near your ears again!” That’s when I hit the mental reset button:Relax and win. Relax and win. It’s not just

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Training & Mindset

Weekly Recap – Week 12 (March 31 – April 6, 2025)

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Time Trial Triumph & Training Turn-Up Week 12, that’s a wrap!This one was special—a week of solid execution, mental sharpness, and a defining 3K Time Trial that didn’t just test fitness but lit the fuse on what’s next. Every session was dialed in with purpose, and the payoff? Big. Week at a Glance Tuesday, 04/01/2025

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Half Marathon Race Prep, Half Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running After 60, Weekly Recap

04/06/2025 Training Log – 3K Time Trial: Steady Fire, Strong Finish

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3K Time Trial Running Performance Workout Plan: Session Summary: I ran a strong 3K Time Trial this morning and hit nearly every note. Despite chilly temps and a pesky wind, I stuck to the plan and pushed through. Performance Metrics: Conditions: Fueling & Hydration: Gear Notes: Cadence & Mental Game: Reflections: I was excited but

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Fueling for Runners, Fueling Strategies, Mental Strength, Mindset, P50F Training Log, Time Trials

04/05/2025 Training Log – Practice Makes Progress

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Easy Run in Zone 2 Heart Rate Workout Plan: Fueling Plan: Execution & Reflections Despite a touch of uncertainty around my sleep quality, I felt reasonably rested when I got up and decided to do my Easy Run in Zone 2 heart rate dance before the rain hit. 🌥️ Weather Report The forecast threatened rain,

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All-Weather Running, Easy Runs, Fueling Practice, P50F Training Log, Zone 2 Running
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