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 […]
Why I Like (Low) Heart Rate Training Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Training TipsToday’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
02/23/2025 Training Log: Sunday Long Run – Finding My (Heart) Beat Read Post »
Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Winter RunningNot 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
Rebounding from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way Read Post »
Fit Happens, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Strength & Mobility