The 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