Long Runs Archives

04/13/2025 Training Log – Sweet Miles & Steady Smiles

p50f / April 13, 2025

Fueling Long Runs with Dates Execution & Reflections: This morning’s long run kicked off at 7:30 a.m. sharp, under a crisp blue sky and early spring chill. Temp was 1°C (feels like -1°C) with a light NW breeze—near perfect running conditions. Despite a rusty start, I was confident that my decision to rest on Saturday […]

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03/30/2025 Training Log – Drum Buddy, Dates & the Treadmill Triumph

p50f / March 30, 2025

Execution & 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

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3/23/2025 Training Log – Steady Beat, Strong Feet – Zone 2 Long Run

p50f / March 23, 2025

Workout Plan: Planned Duration: 110 minutesStructure: ✅ Execution: Total Time: 1:53:46Distance: 13.6 kmHeart Rate: In the ZoneCadence: Slightly above Drum Buddy’s 145 BPM 🍽️ Fuel & Hydration: 🧠 Reflections: This one hit all the right notes. From the moment my feet hit the pavement, I found my flow and held it steady. Nutrition and hydration

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

p50f / March 15, 2025

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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