April 2025 - Page 2 of 2

04/05/2025 Training Log – Practice Makes Progress

p50f / April 5, 2025

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, […]

drum buddy, greek yogurt, heart rate training, MCT oil, Nuun hydration, windy run, Zone 2 training

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

04/03/2025 Training Log – Playing the Long Game (in Short Tempo Blocks)

p50f / April 3, 2025

Execution & Reflections: I felt confident going into today’s workout—probably a little too confident. My only real concern was that my eagerness might lead to pushing the pace too far beyond what was prescribed. (Spoiler alert: I kind of did.) I slept well and felt rested heading into the day. After Tuesday’s killer workout, I

drum buddy, heart rate zones, nutrition strategy, running by feel, tempo effort

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Fueling for Runners, Fueling Practice, Fueling Strategies, Mindset, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

Are My Heart Rate Zones Wrong? A Nose-Breathing Experiment

p50f / April 2, 2025

I recently wrapped up a 120-minute treadmill run that was, by all accounts, a success. I felt energized, fueled, and strong from start to finish. But something curious lingered in my post-run reflection: while my heart rate data suggested I was working above Zone 2 for extended stretches, I was able to comfortably breathe through

breathing techniques while running, heart rate zones, long runs, nasal breathing, older runners, running by feel, running recovery, Zone 2 training

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Heart Rate Training, Self-Experimentation, Zone 2 Running

04/01/2025 Training Log – Fatigued but Fierce: 16x200m Repeats

p50f / April 1, 2025

Execution & Reflections:Fueling on point! I consumed my Maurten Drink Mix 160 about 40 minutes before the warm-up.I had intended to take a Gel 160 during the buffer after strides, but I ended up taking it mid-strides due to my Garmin preprogramming mix-up. Later, I wolfed down 5 pitted dates after the 7th or 8th

200m repeats, fueling strategy, running over the age of 50, running with drum buddy

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Interval Training, P50F Training Log, Speed Work