My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I enjoyed my bed this morning, thus a late start – well-needed rest. No big pre-run prep for this 35-minute Easy run. I popped one SaltStick tab and took a couple swigs of Nuun, and that was it. After a short dynamic warmup, I was off with a mix of […]
Easy Run – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 4 – August 30 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KBuild Phase 3 | Week 1 | Run 4 Today’s session was a short, fasted Easy Run with a spicy edge – part of Build Phase 3 | Week 1. I wanted to keep things light but honest, pushing at the top of Zone 2 and brushing Tempo, while testing hydration strategy in warm conditions.
Daily Run Log — Spicy Easy Run (August 23, 2025) Read Post »
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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
Daily Run Log — Easy Run (August 20, 2025) Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KBuild Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 4 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I woke up to another heat warning, so I kept this Zone 2 easy run strictly aerobic and started early. Pre‑run was simple: 500 ml Nuun, 2 SaltStick tabs, a tablespoon of Brain Octane MCT – no bottle on the run.
Zone 2 Easy Run – August 9, 2025 Read Post »
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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 »
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Sore legs. Foggy brain. But I showed up. Even when you’re in the zone, your legs don’t always get the memo. On July 30, 2025, I headed out for a Zone 2 easy run with heavy legs and even heavier eyelids. What should’ve been a smooth recovery effort turned into a test of grit, reminding
So Sleepy, So Sluggish… Still in the Zone Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42KFrom Icebergs to Breakthroughs: A Week of Wins This week had a bit of everything—speed, endurance, unexpected cross-training, and a whole lot of winter surprises. But no matter what Mother Nature threw my way, I kept pushing forward. Here’s how it all went down: Tuesday – IntervalsThe week kicked off with some structured speedwork. Short
03/10/2025 Weekly – Week 8: The Road to Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon Read Post »
Pacing Strategies, Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Weekly Recap, Winter RunningThe Plan: Easy Run. 50-60 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I disabled the HR alerts on my Garmin F235 again today, continuing my experiment with running by feel. However, starting out with a group made sticking to Zone 2 a challenge—group dynamics tend to push the pace! Once I broke off and ran solo, it was
3/09/2025 Training Log – Easy Run & Pacing Practice Read Post »
Easy Runs, P50F Training Log, Pacing StrategiesThe Plan:Easy Run. 30-40 Minutes: Pre-Workout Fueling: The Execution:I had a good low-carb breakfast before I locked in my run time, so I didn’t necessarily plan my pre-run meal with the usual precision. Once I set my run time, I opted for a quick dose of MCT oil and yogurt, then hit the road. With
3/08/2025 Training Log – Easy Peasy, Fueling Sleazy? Read Post »
Easy Runs, Fueling Strategies, Heart Rate Training, P50F Training LogAnother week of training is in the books! This week had a bit of everything—highs, lows, adjustments, and learning moments. Here’s how it all shook out: Training Summary: Key Takeaways: Looking Ahead: Next week, I’ll focus on building consistency and refining my pacing, with particular attention to staying in my target heart rate zones. Recap,
Weekly Recap: February 17-23, 2025 Read Post »
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