Build Phase

That’s a Wrap! – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 5

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K That’s a wrap on Build Phase 3 | Week 3 long run. I can feel the magic happening – the adaptations. Or is it all in my mind? Either way, this closed the week cleanly. Next up, Peak Phase 1! 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say […]

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Bit O Spice – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 4

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This workout got bumped ahead because I had rescheduled workout 1 (Run 2). I figured 4 runs in a row during an Active Recovery week wouldn’t hurt – only time will tell. Job done! 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢 Coach’s Corner Execution vs PlanAn

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Morning Runs Are the Best – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 3

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Nothing to see here, just me out on a cool September morning, building that Endurance Engine. Still, it took some discipline to stick with my downgraded Z2 paces – even with the temptation to creep faster. I kept a close eye on my HR and let the morning do its

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Struggle Fest – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Whoot! I was looking forward to this Threshold Pace & HR Test. I even took an extra rest day, so I felt pretty good going in. But… I had my usual pre-run noshes – white bread and jam – but, and it’s a big BUT, I didn’t heed the coach’s

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Easy 30 – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 1

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K No fanfare today – just a steady 30 minutes. I’ve got my eye on the upcoming Fitness Test (Threshold Pace and HR), but for now, this run did the job. I felt strong. I can sense the fitness building. 📊 Metrics at a Glance 🧢 Coach’s Corner Execution vs PlanPlanned

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Weekly Recap Build Phase 2 | Week 3 – August 11 to August 17, 2025

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This week of marathon training threw everything at me-short Z2 work, tempos with strides, spicy intervals, a cadence reset, and finally, a rainy long run that tested both patience and grit. Each session carried its own lesson, and together they shaped another solid block in the build. Workouts Tempo Run with Strides – Aug 13

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Tempo Run with Strides – August 13, 2025

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Build Phase 2 | Week 3 | Run 2 — My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Introduction Another day, another heat warning. But instead of letting the forecast dictate my run, I started early and managed to sidestep the worst of the swelter. Today’s plan was a tempo run with strides, a structured mix of smooth

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Zone 2 Easy Run – August 5, 2025

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Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 1 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 🏃‍♂️ Run Debrief Nothing fancy! My pre-run nibbles consisted of… nothing. Just a tablespoon of Brain Octane MCT oil, a few sips of Nuun, and 2 SaltStick Fastchew tabs. That was enough to kickstart me into a brisk but comfortable

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Threshold Run – August 1, 2025

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Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 3 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K Today’s threshold run was one of those deceptive workouts: it looks simple on paper but finds a way to squeeze every drop out of you. While I hit my targets, I felt absolutely drained by the end. I got a much

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