đ§ Conundrum of the Day, Actually This morningâs puzzle: Garmin thinks I can run a sub-2-hour half. Strava says 2:20+. Thatâs a pretty wide gap. Whoâs got the better crystal ball? One’s using physiology and VO2 max. The other is watching my pacing. Both are helpful, but neither feels quite right. Naturally, I fed the […]
Thought of the Day: Why Are My Race Predictors So Far Off? Read Post »
Running JourneyThe Conundrum That Sparked a Deep Dive You lace up, track your training, put in the klicks or miles, and check your devices hoping for some feedback. And then you see it: your Garmin race predictor says you could run a sub-2 hour half marathon, while Strava suggests you’ll be closer to 2:20. So whoâs
Why are My Garmin and Strava Race Predictors so far off? I asked AI. Read Post »
Running JourneyCutback weeks always boost my ego. Finally, a week where the plan feels manageable instead of maniacal. Todayâs run calls for 2 Ă 7 minutes at tempo/threshold pace (low Z4), and honestly, Iâm here for it. After last weekâs effort with more reps, longer duration, and oppressive heat, this one feels like a confidence booster.
Thought of the Day – July 2, 2025 Read Post »
Endurance Running, Fueling & Hydration, Marathon Training, Tempo RunsEvery long run has a rhythm, a turning point, and if you’re lucky, a moment of flow. On June 29, I ran 11.1 km over 1 hour and 20 minutes, and what unfolded was a masterclass in effort regulation, fueling strategy, and physiological feedback. Letâs break down the anatomy of a long run, using real-time
Anatomy of a Long Run: Breaking Down the Distance, Step by Step Read Post »
Marathon Build, Running Journey, TOWaterfront40KWoke up early. Still got cooked. Some days, effort feels like fire.But thatâs just the body adapting.The hard runs write the stronger chapters. Could have used this on my runs.Running under the Heat Dome.Running through sprinklers: not just for kids anymore.
Thought of the Day – June 25, 2025 Read Post »
Running JourneySome runs build fitness. Some runs build character. Today did both, with a salt-crusted side of humility. This was supposed to be a standard Z2 aerobic runâlow to mid Zone 2 for 70 minutes. The plan was simple: keep the HR in check, sip Nuun, munch some dates mid-run, and cruise along to the familiar
Helter Swelter: Strides, Struggle & Salt Read Post »
Endurance Running, Fueling & Hydration, Recovery & Resilience, Running & EnduranceFor a long time, I trained like most age-group runners: I followed the plan, logged the miles, and hoped the math would work itself out. But as a masters runner, I needed more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Thatâs when I discovered Training Peaks for masters runners â a tool that tailors training and brings confidence
Training Peaks for Masters Runners: Out of the Comfort Zone â Into the Training Zone Read Post »
Masters RunningEver wonder if those heart rate zone calculators are really telling the whole story â especially as we get older? I did. So, as a runner in my 60s, I decided to stop guessing and booked a lactate threshold test at Body Insight Canada. This wasnât some specialized test for older runners â just a
Lactate Threshold Test for Runners Over 50: My Experience at Body Insight Canada Read Post »
Heart Rate Training, Marathon Training, Masters Running, Performance Optimization, Running & Endurance, Testing & Data, Training InsightsIâll be honestâI donât remember exactly how it started. One week, my wife and I spotted dates on sale during our regular grocery hunt, tossed a package into the cart, and didnât think much of it. At the time, my training planâcourtesy of MoTTIVâhad begun giving me specific fueling instructions based on body weight and
Fueling with Dates: Nature’s energy Gel for Runners? Read Post »
Masters Running, Natural Fueling, Running Nutrition, Training TipsMy 2025 Sporting Life 10K Race Recap Coming off the heels of the Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon on May 4th, I didnât know what to expect from the Sporting Life 10K. What I did know was this: So I did what any wise and wily runner would do:I showed up. I let gravity be
âI didnât expect thisâbut I hoped for it.â Read Post »
10K Race Recap, Race Recap, Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready