Aerobic Efficiency

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Marathon Pace Efforts – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 3 – August 29

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This workout targeted controlled marathon-pace efforts, set against a cool misty morning. The focus was efficiency, rhythm, and form. Let’s get the pre-run ritual out of the way. I simply sipped on a Maurten Mix 160 until about 15 minutes pre-run. Two SaltStick caps and I was good to go. […]

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Weekly Recap August 18–24 2025 Plus50Fit — avatar runner mid-stride with cap, Goodr sunglasses, and Shokz headphones, set against composite background of progression bars, rolling hill, and winding road.

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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Easy Run August 20 2025 Plus50Fit — avatar runner mid-stride with cap, Goodr sunglasses, and Shokz headphones, running toward camera with stylized rolling terrain in background.

Daily Run Log — Easy Run (August 20, 2025)

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Build Phase 3 | Week 1 | Run 2 Today’s Easy Run was part of Build Phase 3 | Week 1. With cooler conditions (a gift this late in August), I went in expecting smooth miles. The goal: keep it relaxed in Zone 2, practice fluid form, and shake out the legs after yesterday’s progression

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Progression Run August 19 2025 Plus50Fit - full-body avatar runner with black skin tone, cap, Goodr sunglasses, Shokz headphones, and Garmin on left wrist, striding toward camera with angled progression graphic in background.

🏃‍♂️ Daily Run Log — Progression Run (August 19, 2025)

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Build Phase3 | Week 1 | Run 1 Today’s Progression Run (August 19, 2025) marked the start of Build Phase 3 | Week 1. The weather was cooperative – 16 °C, 70% humidity, light ENE breeze – ideal for testing steady progression pacing and practicing fueling on the move. For this Progression run I followed

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🗓️ Weekly Recap – June 30 to July 6, 2025

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Build Phase 1, Week 1 – My Road to TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 🏁 Week Overview Cutback complete — Build begins.This week closed out the final phase of Base 2 and laid the groundwork for entering Build Phase 1. With summer heat on the rise, I focused on heart rate control, fueling precision, and strategic

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