Running After 60

Bit O Spice – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 4

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This workout got bumped ahead because I had rescheduled workout 1 (Run 2). I figured 4 runs in a row during an Active Recovery week wouldn’t hurt – only time will tell. Job done! 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢 Coach’s Corner Execution vs PlanAn […]

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Morning Runs Are the Best – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 3

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Nothing to see here, just me out on a cool September morning, building that Endurance Engine. Still, it took some discipline to stick with my downgraded Z2 paces – even with the temptation to creep faster. I kept a close eye on my HR and let the morning do its

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Struggle Fest – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Whoot! I was looking forward to this Threshold Pace & HR Test. I even took an extra rest day, so I felt pretty good going in. But… I had my usual pre-run noshes – white bread and jam – but, and it’s a big BUT, I didn’t heed the coach’s

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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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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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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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