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 »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K, Zone 2 RunningFueling Long Runs with Dates Execution & Reflections: This morning’s long run kicked off at 7:30 a.m. sharp, under a crisp blue sky and early spring chill. Temp was 1°C (feels like -1°C) with a light NW breeze—near perfect running conditions. Despite a rusty start, I was confident that my decision to rest on Saturday
04/13/2025 Training Log – Sweet Miles & Steady Smiles Read Post »
Long Runs, Natural Fueling, P50F Training Log, Zone 2 RunningEasy Run in Zone 2 Heart Rate Workout Plan: Fueling Plan: Execution & Reflections Despite a touch of uncertainty around my sleep quality, I felt reasonably rested when I got up and decided to do my Easy Run in Zone 2 heart rate dance before the rain hit. 🌥️ Weather Report The forecast threatened rain,
04/05/2025 Training Log – Practice Makes Progress Read Post »
All-Weather Running, Easy Runs, Fueling Practice, P50F Training Log, Zone 2 RunningI recently wrapped up a 120-minute treadmill run that was, by all accounts, a success. I felt energized, fueled, and strong from start to finish. But something curious lingered in my post-run reflection: while my heart rate data suggested I was working above Zone 2 for extended stretches, I was able to comfortably breathe through
Are My Heart Rate Zones Wrong? A Nose-Breathing Experiment Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Self-Experimentation, Zone 2 Running