Running After 50

Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.

Week 14 Recap – Effort Over Ego: Lessons in Fatigue and Fueling

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 Taper-Ready Edition  Weekly Recap: April 14–20, 2025 Some weeks remind you that growth doesn’t always show up as speed. It shows up as honesty, as awareness, and sometimes, as letting go of the numbers. This was one of those weeks. “Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.” Thursday: A […]

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Rest & Recovery, Running & Endurance, Running & Recovery, Running After 50, Running After 60, Running Mindset

04/09/2025 Training Log – Sizzling Success: 2-Minute Repeat Redemption

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Mindset & Adjustments Originally scheduled for April 8, this session was delayed due to high winds and snowfall. I waited for better conditions and executed the plan flawlessly on April 9. The delay felt like a gift. With the sun shining and temps at 4°C (wind 13.1 km/h SW), I felt excited—not anxious—to put in

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Interval Training, Interval Workouts, Mental Game, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Running After 60

Weekly Recap – Week 12 (March 31 – April 6, 2025)

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Time Trial Triumph & Training Turn-Up Week 12, that’s a wrap!This one was special—a week of solid execution, mental sharpness, and a defining 3K Time Trial that didn’t just test fitness but lit the fuse on what’s next. Every session was dialed in with purpose, and the payoff? Big. Week at a Glance Tuesday, 04/01/2025

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Half Marathon Race Prep, Half Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running After 60, Weekly Recap

The Importance of Strength Training for Runners Over 50

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Why Strength Training Matters for Runners Over 50 Running is an incredible sport, but as we age, it takes more than just logging miles to stay strong, injury-free, and efficient. Strength training isn’t just an optional add-on—it’s a key pillar for performance, longevity, and overall health. For runners over 50, incorporating resistance training can help

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Injury Prevention, Running After 50, Strength Training

Why I Like (Low) Heart Rate Training

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When I first started running, my understanding of heart rate training was, well, a bit…basic. I knew my heart had to beat (thank you, biology), but the idea of training within specific heart rate zones? That was a foreign concept. Over time—and with the help of experience, research, and a trusty heart rate monitor—I’ve come

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Heart Rate Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Training Tips

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

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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