Build Phase 1 / Week 3 / Run3 – The Road to TOWaterfront 42K Setting the Scene With my new pace and heart rate zones dialed in, I was feeling ready to rip. My wife and I were on a mini vacation in Parry Sound, but the training plan doesn’t pause for pretty scenery – […]
Speed Workout in Parry Sound – July 25, 2025 Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42KWorkout Plan: Planned Duration: 110 minutesStructure: ✅ Execution: Total Time: 1:53:46Distance: 13.6 kmHeart Rate: In the ZoneCadence: Slightly above Drum Buddy’s 145 BPM 🍽️ Fuel & Hydration: 🧠 Reflections: This one hit all the right notes. From the moment my feet hit the pavement, I found my flow and held it steady. Nutrition and hydration
3/23/2025 Training Log – Steady Beat, Strong Feet – Zone 2 Long Run Read Post »
Half Marathon Training, Long Runs, Marathon Prep, P50F Training LogThe Power of a Good Mantra Running is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Whether it’s during a grueling interval session or the last stretch of a long run, the words we tell ourselves shape our performance. Some runners repeat classic phrases like “Smooth and Strong” or “One Step at
Lock In & Let Go: How Rhythm & Mantras Elevate Your Runs Read Post »
Performance Optimization, Running Mindset, Training StrategiesThe Execution:A bright, blue afternoon by the waterfront—just breezy enough to remind me it’s not quite spring, but at 7°C (feels like 2°C), I wasn’t about to complain. Though the prescribed pace for today’s intervals was 6:54/km, I ran largely by feel, aiming for a pace I could confidently hold for a 10K effort. Here’s
3/11/2025 Training Log – Drumming Up Speed by the Waterfront Read Post »
Interval Training, P50F Training Log, Pacing Strategies, Running by Feel