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03/22/2025 Training Log – Zone 2 Running on Treadmill & the Nose-Breathing Test

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Execution & Reflections: The forecast threatened chilly rain and high winds, so I made the clear call: Treadmill Time! I broke the workout into 3 x 20-minute blocks using my Garmin, which made the experience much more manageable. After each segment, I either stood on the rails to sip my fuel blend or slowed to […]

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Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Treadmill Running

03/20/2025 Training Log – The Inner Debate & The Tempo Struggle

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Execution & Reflections: This run nearly didn’t happen. I had mentally prepared for sunshine & mild weather, but instead, clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped, and light rain threatened. I drove off, intent on rescheduling—but something inside me nudged me back. I turned the car around, parked again, and got out for real this time.

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Half Marathon Training, Mental Strength, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

Lock In & Let Go: How Rhythm & Mantras Elevate Your Runs

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The Power of a Good Mantra Running is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Whether it’s during a grueling interval session or the last stretch of a long run, the words we tell ourselves shape our performance. Some runners repeat classic phrases like “Smooth and Strong” or “One Step at

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Performance Optimization, Running Mindset, Training Strategies

03/18/2025 Training Log – 800m Repeats: Rocket Boosters & A Hard Stop

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Execution & Reflections: I eagerly anticipated this workout and felt confident going in, expecting to outpace the prescribed 5K race pace. I figured I could sustain around 5:45/km for the intervals—let’s see how that played out. 🚀 Leg turnover was ON POINT early on. My new Altra Experience Flows had me feeling like a rocket.

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Interval Training, P50F Training Log, Speed Work

Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready – Week 9 (March 10-16, 2025)

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Embrace the Moments: Finding Balance in the In-Between What a powerful week. I hit all my targets—volume, HR, paces. But the biggest win? Realizing that the magic isn’t just in the highs or the lows—it’s in the moments between. This week wasn’t just about nailing workouts (which, let’s be honest, I did 💪). It was

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Running Mindset, Weekly Recap

03/16/2025 Training Log – Conveyor Belt Chronicles: A Treadmill Test Drive

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Execution & Reflections: The treadmill met my new Altra Experience Flows today—and together, we had a 53-minute test drive. My trusty drumtrack kept me on point, starting at 145 BPM and incrementing by 1 BPM every 10 minutes. It was a smooth session, and best of all, I kept my HR mostly in Zone 2—Yay

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Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Strength Training

03/15/2025 Training Log – Embrace the Moment: 100 Minutes in the Groove

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Execution & Reflections:I swapped tomorrow’s scheduled long run to today to sidestep the forecasted torrential downpour (and more importantly, avoid 100 minutes on the treadmill—because, really, no thank you). I divided the run into 4 x 25-minute segments on my Garmin, which added a fun structure to the session. But the real game-changer? A drum

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Long Runs, Mindful Running, P50F Training Log

03/13/2025 Training Log – Tempo Tango: 3 x 2 Miles in Sync

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Execution & Reflections:I am over the moon at how this workout unfolded. I followed my fueling protocol—the Maurten Solid was tasty, by the way! I think I now know what ‘comfortably hard’ means. At no time during the main workout segments did I consider my life’s choices. For every seeming ‘dud’ of a workout, there

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Half Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

03/12/2025 Cross-Training Log: Spinnin’ Strong & Fueled Right

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Workout: 🔹 27-Minute Progressive Ride 💥 Pre-Workout Fuel: 40g carbs (Maurten Gel 160) + Nuun hydrationAnother successful dizzy-free spin session! Turns out proper hydration and fueling make a difference—who knew? 😆 Feeling strong, steady, and ready to roll into the next challenge.

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Cross-Training, Fueling Strategies, Indoor Cycling, P50F Training Log, Training Tips

Runnin’ on Feel: Ditching the Data, Trusting the Stride

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For years, I’ve relied on my trusty Garmin, heart rate zones, and meticulously planned paces to guide my training. Alerts would beep, stats would dictate effort, and the numbers would ultimately decide if a run was ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ But lately, I’ve been experimenting with something radical… Running by feel. I know, I know—sounds risky.

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Pacing Strategies, Running Mindset
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