Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 4 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I woke up to another heat warning, so I kept this Zone 2 easy run strictly aerobic and started early. Pre‑run was simple: 500 ml Nuun, 2 SaltStick tabs, a tablespoon of Brain Octane MCT – no bottle on the run. […]
Zone 2 Easy Run – August 9, 2025 Read Post »
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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
🏃 Marathon Pace Run – August 8, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 2 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 1 hr 15 mins before the run, I began sipping a Maurten Mix 160. About 15 mins before my warm-up, I accidentally took a Gel 160 instead of a Gel 100 – oops! I rolled with it. Two SaltStick Fastchews,
Zone 2 to Zone 4 Progression Run – August 6, 2025 Read Post »
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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
Zone 2 Easy Run – August 5, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 5 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K I felt every single year of my 66 years. But I digress. Pre-run, T-minus 1hr 30min-ish, I ate 2 slices of white bread and 2 tablespoons of jam and sipped Nuun. I considered taking 2 tablespoons of Brain Octane MCT, but
Long Run Breakdown – August 3, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 4 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K No big preps or agonizing over this run. I awoke thirsty and downed some Nuun. That’s it. I took no hydration, pre-run nor in-run nutrition. No salt tabs. Nuthin! I felt I would weather the weather. Mild temps today! Oh, I
Zone 2 Run – August 2, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 3 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K Today’s threshold run was one of those deceptive workouts: it looks simple on paper but finds a way to squeeze every drop out of you. While I hit my targets, I felt absolutely drained by the end. I got a much
Threshold Run – August 1, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 1 / Week 3 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K It’s not every training week that comes wrapped in lake breezes, island hopping, and cruise ship crowds-but that’s exactly what Week 3 delivered. With five solid runs, a few sweaty breakthroughs, and one stunning Parry Sound backdrop, this week was both a physical push
Weekly Recap – July 22 to July 27, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 1 / Week 3 / Run 5 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K Setting the Scene Another Sunday, another heat warning. An hour before heading out, I downed a Maurten Solid 160, then began sipping Nuun in preparation for what I knew would be a sweatfest. I brought a full 500ml bottle with me
Aerobic Endurance in Summer Heat – July 27, 2025 Read Post »
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Build Phase 1 / Week 3 / Run 4 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K Setting the Scene About an hour before my run, I chomped down a Maurten Solid 160 – still my favorite brick of engineered energy. I also began sipping Nuun, which is basically on autopilot for me at this point. I’m fairly
Aerobic Endurance in Parry Sound – July 26, 2025 Read Post »
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