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 […]
Relax and Win: The Mental Shortcut to Better Running Read Post »
Training & MindsetTime 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
Weekly Recap – Week 12 (March 31 – April 6, 2025) Read Post »
Half Marathon Race Prep, Half Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running After 60, Weekly Recap3K 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
04/06/2025 Training Log – 3K Time Trial: Steady Fire, Strong Finish Read Post »
Fueling for Runners, Fueling Strategies, Mental Strength, Mindset, P50F Training Log, Time TrialsEasy 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,
04/05/2025 Training Log – Practice Makes Progress Read Post »
All-Weather Running, Easy Runs, Fueling Practice, P50F Training Log, Zone 2 RunningExecution & 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
04/03/2025 Training Log – Playing the Long Game (in Short Tempo Blocks) Read Post »
Fueling for Runners, Fueling Practice, Fueling Strategies, Mindset, P50F Training Log, Tempo RunsI 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
Are My Heart Rate Zones Wrong? A Nose-Breathing Experiment Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Self-Experimentation, Zone 2 RunningExecution & 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
04/01/2025 Training Log – Fatigued but Fierce: 16x200m Repeats Read Post »
Interval Training, P50F Training Log, Speed WorkThis week served up some real attitude—blustery winds, tough intervals, and one beast of a treadmill run. The schedule was loaded, and while one session got scratched, every choice was intentional. With two quality workouts, a strategic rest day, and fueling insights galore, I’m wrapping Week 11 feeling proud, a little tired, and very ready
Week 11 Recap (March 24–30, 2025): Embrace the Wind, Respect the Rest Read Post »
Fueling Practice, Fueling Strategies, Recovery Strategy, Tempo Runs, Weekly RecapExecution & Reflections: With an overnight freezing rain warning, I tread the dread—yep, it was treadmill time. And let me just say… this might be my best long run yet. I hit the mill fully fueled and mentally prepared, breaking the full 120 minutes into 30-minute mental segments. It worked wonders. From stride one, I
03/30/2025 Training Log – Drum Buddy, Dates & the Treadmill Triumph Read Post »
Fueling Practice, Long Runs, P50F Training Log, Treadmill TrainingWorkout Plan: Fueling Plan: Execution & Reflections: When I rolled out of bed this morning, I noticed a subtle tingle in my right calf—nothing intense, but just enough to raise an eyebrow. And after the volume I’ve put in this week (and the workouts still ahead), I decided to exercise my option to not exercise.
03/29/2025 Training Log – Calf Call: A Strategic, Pass, Rest is Strategy Read Post »
Injury Prevention, P50F Training Log, Recovery Strategy, Rest & Recovery