Weekly Recap

Weekly Recap – Taper Phase (Oct 7–12, 2025): Ready, Not Restless – Fatigue with Purpose

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42 K 🏁 Opening Reflections Taper week arrived with its usual mix of too much energy and not quite enough spark. Every runner knows this uneasy balance-legs that feel both light and sluggish, fitness that’s fully loaded but still under wraps. This week, I reminded myself: taper isn’t about rest-it’s about […]

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 2 | Week 1 – Cadence & Confidence

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 🧭 Theme of the Week: Cadence & Confidence This week, rhythm took the wheel.Each run – whether easy, spicy, or steady – revolved around one idea: trusting the beat. As the miles stacked up, my Drummer Buddy pulsed 167 BPM into my ears and something clicked. My pace wasn’t just

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 (Sept 23–28, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Opening Thoughts Active Recovery week: volume down, intensity maintained. The theme was rhythm over ego-cadence-led running even when RPE lied. Workouts Tempo Run – Run 2 Link: https://plus50fit.com/tempo-run-peak-phase-1-week-3-run-2/ Aerobic Speed Workout – Run 3 Link: https://plus50fit.com/aerobic-speed-workout-peak-phase-1-week-3-run-3/ Watch: Prioritize sleep before speed days. Aerobic Efficiency HUD – Week 3 Snapshot Easy

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 (Sept 16–21, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Workouts Run 2 – Peak Phase Intervals in the Midday Heat (Sept 17) Live post: https://plus50fit.com/peak-phase-intervals-midday-heat-september-17-2025/ Summary: Intervals in tough conditions, managed with cadence discipline and controlled recoveries. Heat pushed effort, but execution stayed purposeful and within plan.Coach’s Corner: Executed vs plan ✔︎ · Quality under heat stress ✔︎ ·

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Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 (Sept 9–14, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The first week of Peak Phase is in the books. It was a mix of strong aerobic control, steady execution, and one long run that tested both legs and ego. Let’s break it down. 🏃‍♂️ Workouts (Speed/Threshold/Tempo) Run 1 – Intervals in the Bank (Sept 9, 2025) Me, Intervals &

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Weekly Recap – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 (Sept 2–7, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The final week of Build Phase 3 is in the books. Five runs, each carrying its own lessons, stitched together into a solid block of aerobic and threshold work. This week reminded me of the balancing act between restraint and readiness: respecting downgraded Z2 ranges, while holding original threshold paces

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Weekly Recap – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 (Aug 25–31, 2025)

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My Road to TO Waterfront 42K This week was all rhythm, range, and recovery. From aerobic ease to marathon pace surges, each run delivered a lesson in consistency. Now it’s time to tilt the overstress meter to rest-Active Recovery awaits. Weekly Workouts Summary 1. Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Run – Aug 26 Today’s workout was

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Weekly Recap Build Phase 3 | Week 1 – August 18–24, 2025

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Build Phase 3 kicked off with a full slate of five runs, each serving a specific purpose. From sharpening progressions to fueling rehearsals, this week was all about dialing in control and confidence. Not every number told the truth (thanks, GPS gremlins and HR strap quirks), but the overall theme was clear: fueling wins, steady

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Weekly Recap Build Phase 2 | Week 3 – August 11 to August 17, 2025

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This week of marathon training threw everything at me-short Z2 work, tempos with strides, spicy intervals, a cadence reset, and finally, a rainy long run that tested both patience and grit. Each session carried its own lesson, and together they shaped another solid block in the build. Workouts Tempo Run with Strides – Aug 13

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Weekly Recap Build Phase 2 | Week 2 – August 4 to August 10, 2025

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Another week logged on the road to my first marathon, the Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2025, and this one felt like a lesson in patience, persistence, and adaptability. With temperatures stubbornly high and the dew point hanging over every session, I leaned on cadence work, nutrition tweaks, and some mental grit to carry me through. Workouts

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