Pacing Strategies

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

3/11/2025 Training Log – Drumming Up Speed by the Waterfront

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The Execution:A bright, blue afternoon by the waterfront—just breezy enough to remind me it’s not quite spring, but at 7°C (feels like 2°C), I wasn’t about to complain. Though the prescribed pace for today’s intervals was 6:54/km, I ran largely by feel, aiming for a pace I could confidently hold for a 10K effort. Here’s

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Interval Training, P50F Training Log, Pacing Strategies, Running by Feel

03/10/2025 Weekly – Week 8: The Road to Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon

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From Icebergs to Breakthroughs: A Week of Wins This week had a bit of everything—speed, endurance, unexpected cross-training, and a whole lot of winter surprises. But no matter what Mother Nature threw my way, I kept pushing forward. Here’s how it all went down: Tuesday – IntervalsThe week kicked off with some structured speedwork. Short

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Pacing Strategies, Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Weekly Recap, Winter Running

3/09/2025 Training Log – Easy Run & Pacing Practice

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The Plan: Easy Run. 50-60 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I disabled the HR alerts on my Garmin F235 again today, continuing my experiment with running by feel. However, starting out with a group made sticking to Zone 2 a challenge—group dynamics tend to push the pace! Once I broke off and ran solo, it was

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Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Pacing Strategies

3/06/2025 Training Log – Tempo Troubles and Ice Road Adventures

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The Plan: Tempo Run. 50-60 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution: The run started off well enough, but about 12 minutes into the Tempo segment, things got…interesting. Early March means winter is in full mood swing—one day a deep freeze, the next a thaw. This means water, ice, slush, and unpredictable terrain. I encountered several “lake-sized”

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P50F Training Log, Pacing Strategies, Running Journey, Winter Running
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