Marathon Training

02/23/2025 Training Log: Sunday Long Run – Finding My (Heart) Beat

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Today’s Plan: Long Run. 75-90 Minutes: Long run in Zone 2 heart rate (under 136 bpm) Pre-Workout: Low-carb meal prior to workout, but not fasted. I opted for a balanced approach, aiming to avoid the dreaded energy crash mid-run. My tasty brekkie of 2 eggs scrambled, 3 strips of bacon-style turkey and some avocado fit […]

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Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Winter Running

Light-Headedness: When My Body Says ‘Slow Down’

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What 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

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Aches & Pains, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training

Rebounding from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

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Not 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

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Fit Happens, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Strength & Mobility
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