Tempo Runs

Week 11 Recap (March 24–30, 2025): Embrace the Wind, Respect the Rest

/

This week served up some real attitude—blustery winds, tough intervals, and one beast of a treadmill run. The schedule was loaded, and while one session got scratched, every choice was intentional. With two quality workouts, a strategic rest day, and fueling insights galore, I’m wrapping Week 11 feeling proud, a little tired, and very ready […]

, , , , , ,

Week 11 Recap (March 24–30, 2025): Embrace the Wind, Respect the Rest Read Post »

Fueling Practice, Fueling Strategies, Recovery Strategy, Tempo Runs, Weekly Recap

03/27/2025 Training Log – We Are Not Amused (The Wind Is a Pain in the Glutes)

/

Execution & Reflections: This one was rough, no way around it. The wind—22.6 km/h SSW—was relentless, and somehow always against me. There was no tailwind reprieve, just like during Tuesday’s session. I started out strong—maybe too strong. My pacing in the first 3-mile block was closer to 6:25–6:35/km when I probably should have stuck to

, , , , , , ,

03/27/2025 Training Log – We Are Not Amused (The Wind Is a Pain in the Glutes) Read Post »

Fueling Strategies, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

03/20/2025 Training Log – The Inner Debate & The Tempo Struggle

/

Execution & Reflections: This run nearly didn’t happen. I had mentally prepared for sunshine & mild weather, but instead, clouds rolled in, the temperature dropped, and light rain threatened. I drove off, intent on rescheduling—but something inside me nudged me back. I turned the car around, parked again, and got out for real this time.

, , ,

03/20/2025 Training Log – The Inner Debate & The Tempo Struggle Read Post »

Half Marathon Training, Mental Strength, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

03/13/2025 Training Log – Tempo Tango: 3 x 2 Miles in Sync

/

Execution & Reflections:I am over the moon at how this workout unfolded. I followed my fueling protocol—the Maurten Solid was tasty, by the way! I think I now know what ‘comfortably hard’ means. At no time during the main workout segments did I consider my life’s choices. For every seeming ‘dud’ of a workout, there

, , ,

03/13/2025 Training Log – Tempo Tango: 3 x 2 Miles in Sync Read Post »

Half Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

02/27/2025 Training Log: ‘Slickery’ When Wet

/

The Plan: Warm Up. 10-20 Minutes: Main Set. Repeat 3 times: Cool Down. 10-20 Minutes: Report: Snow was forecast. I thought I could avoid the potential mess with an early start. I consumed my pre-workout drink mix, so in 30 minutes I was hitting the pavement. Committed! The gently falling flakes glistened when backlit by

, , , , , ,

02/27/2025 Training Log: ‘Slickery’ When Wet Read Post »

P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs, Winter Running
Scroll to Top