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Strap Glitches & Steady Running – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 4

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This one had a bit of “tech drama.” My HR strap threw a spike early, and the numbers never really settled cleanly. But the run itself? Smooth, steady, and controlled. Sometimes the gadgets distract, but the body knows the truth. 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What Your Numbers Say […]

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Holding Steady – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 3

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The task was simple: stay in low to mid Z2, let the hills roll through, and keep patience as the metronome. I leaned into the rhythm, never chasing pace, just letting effort and terrain balance out. 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢 Coach’s Corner Execution

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Aerobic Control – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Another cool September morning, and the aerobic focus was clear: stay in Z2 and let the legs tick along. I kept cadence consistent and watched HR climb and settle with the hills. This one was about patience and rhythm. 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢

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Bit O Spice – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 4

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This workout got bumped ahead because I had rescheduled workout 1 (Run 2). I figured 4 runs in a row during an Active Recovery week wouldn’t hurt – only time will tell. Job done! 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢 Coach’s Corner Execution vs PlanAn

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A comic-style illustration of a fit middle-aged male runner crossing a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery, wearing a blue tank top, black shorts, blue Altra Experience Flow shoes, and a blue-gray On cap, with a Garmin watch on his left wrist—depicting a strong stride on an early morning Zone 2 Long Run

Zone 2 Easy Run – August 5, 2025

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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

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