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Vintage comic-style illustration of Plus50Fit avatar with medium-brown skin, salt-and-pepper beard, Goodr sunglasses, running cap, and Shokz headphones, running on a misty tree-lined suburban path in the early morning, wearing a yellow shirt, navy shorts, turquoise shoes, and Garmin on left wrist.

Marathon Pace Efforts – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 3 – August 29

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This workout targeted controlled marathon-pace efforts, set against a cool misty morning. The focus was efficiency, rhythm, and form. Let’s get the pre-run ritual out of the way. I simply sipped on a Maurten Mix 160 until about 15 minutes pre-run. Two SaltStick caps and I was good to go. […]

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Comic-style illustration of Plus50Fit avatar comparing Garmin race predictor (3:23), Strava race predictor (5:09), and Plus50Fit predictor (4:33) for the marathon.

Strava vs Garmin vs Plus50Fit: Which Race Predictor Tells the Truth?

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Strava vs Garmin Race Predictor – the search term getting traction on my site – perfectly captures the runner’s conundrum. Garmin’s race predictions are bold (some might say absurd), while Strava’s are cautious, grounded in historical effort. But neither truly reflects the reality of marathon training after 50 or even after 60. That’s why I

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Plus50Fit avatar running in front of a large wooden metronome, symbolizing cadence and rhythm in marathon training.

Zone 2 Cadence Reset – August 16, 2025

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Build Phase 2 | Week 3 | Run 4 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K How it Began I had stomach distress through the night into the wee hours, so I decided to keep this one short and easy. Other than a couple of SaltStick tabs and swigs of Nuun, I ran fasted. By the

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A digital illustration of a sweaty male runner lying on a wooden park bench after a hot summer run, wearing a blue tank top, black Garmin watch on left wrist, and cap pulled low. This image captures post-run fatigue during a marathon pace workout in Zone 2 to Zone 3.

🏃 Marathon Pace Run – August 8, 2025

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Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 3 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Debrief NGL, I’m a bit disappointed in today’s effort – but that too will pass. I got going later than usual, and that likely proved to be a mistake. I woke up sluggish, like I needed more rest, but I

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A comic-style illustration of a fit middle-aged male runner crossing a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery, wearing a blue tank top, black shorts, blue Altra Experience Flow shoes, and a blue-gray On cap, with a Garmin watch on his left wrist—depicting a strong stride on an early morning Zone 2 Long Run

Zone 2 Easy Run – August 5, 2025

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Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 1 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 🏃‍♂️ Run Debrief Nothing fancy! My pre-run nibbles consisted of… nothing. Just a tablespoon of Brain Octane MCT oil, a few sips of Nuun, and 2 SaltStick Fastchew tabs. That was enough to kickstart me into a brisk but comfortable

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A comic-style digital illustration of a long shadow of a runner cast onto a sunlit asphalt road with curved white lines, evoking a sense of early morning solitude and determination.

Progression Run – July 29, 2025 | Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 1

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It didn’t go to plan. It went to progress. This morning’s progression run had all the makings of a challenge – from the structure to the fueling strategy. I was dialed in from the start with beats, carbs, and cadence in sync. But as any runner knows, it’s not always about sticking the landing –

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Thought of the Day:  I Feel GREAT… But My Watch Says I Shouldn’t!

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“What do I trust – my heart rate monitor, or my own body?” Today’s Easy Run felt light, fluid, and strong. My breathing was controlled. My mind was calm.But my watch? It claimed I was running hotter than I felt. This isn’t the first time my perceived effort (RPE) and heart rate haven’t seen eye

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Thought of the Day: Why Are My Race Predictors So Far Off?

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🧠 Conundrum of the Day, Actually This morning’s puzzle: Garmin thinks I can run a sub-2-hour half. Strava says 2:20+. That’s a pretty wide gap. Who’s got the better crystal ball? One’s using physiology and VO2 max. The other is watching my pacing. Both are helpful, but neither feels quite right. Naturally, I fed the

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