Theme: Fuel, Fire & Flexibility This week tested everything: my legs, my lungs, my fueling plan—and most of all, my mindset. Coming off the heels of a breakthrough 3K Time Trial, I knew the paces would heat up. And they did. But what I didn’t expect was how much I’d learn from both the wins […]
Weekly Recap – Week 13 (April 7–13, 2025) Read Post »
Fueling Strategies, Natural Fueling, Rest & Recovery, Tempo Runs, Weekly RecapExecution & Reflections: I felt confident going into today’s workout—probably a little too confident. My only real concern was that my eagerness might lead to pushing the pace too far beyond what was prescribed. (Spoiler alert: I kind of did.) I slept well and felt rested heading into the day. After Tuesday’s killer workout, I
04/03/2025 Training Log – Playing the Long Game (in Short Tempo Blocks) Read Post »
Fueling for Runners, Fueling Practice, Fueling Strategies, Mindset, P50F Training Log, Tempo RunsThis 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 RecapExecution & 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 RunsExecution & 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 RunsExecution & 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
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