While I appreciate the treadmill and its many benefits such as controlled pacing, consistent terrain, safety from harsh weather, and the ability to catch up on my favorite shows, or whatever, nothing beats running in the great outdoors—the fresh air, the ever-changing scenery, and the simple joy of moving through the world under my own […]
Feb 22, 2025 – Thoughts of the Day Read Post »
Thoughts of the Day, Treadmill Running, Winter RunningWhoot, Whoot!! What a glorious day for an OUTDOOR run!! Did I just use my outdoor voice? How It Went: My average heart rate clocked in at 133 bpm with a max of 142. I’m happy with that! I found myself salivating at the thought of running once again outside—it seemed oh so long ago
02/22/2025 Training Log: Who Needs a Treadmill When Mother Nature Delivers? Read Post »
P50F Training LogThe Plan: After yesterday’s sciatica concerns, today was my chance to tackle the delayed workout: Warm Up: Main Set: Cool Down: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Reality: I started with a solid warmup—15 minutes at 4.0 mph and 1% incline on the treadmill, plus some dynamic stretches. I felt good, cautiously optimistic. But as the main set
02/21/2025 Training Log: Some Days, It’s Just Not Your Day Read Post »
Aches & Pains, Motivation & Mindset, P50F Training Log, Running JourneyWhat I Felt: There have been times, especially during hot summer runs (but occasionally even in winter), where I’ve felt light-headed. At first, I couldn’t figure out why. Eventually, I realized it often boiled down to hydration—or sometimes a lack of fuel. What I Did: Now, I make sure to hydrate properly before, during, and
Light-Headedness: When My Body Says ‘Slow Down’ Read Post »
Aches & Pains, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon TrainingWhat 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 Running