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3/23/2025 Training Log – Steady Beat, Strong Feet – Zone 2 Long Run

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Workout 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 […]

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Half Marathon Training, Long Runs, Marathon Prep, P50F Training Log

03/13/2025 Training Log – Tempo Tango: 3 x 2 Miles in Sync

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Execution & Reflections:I am over the moon at how this workout unfolded. I followed my fueling protocol—the Maurten Solid was tasty, by the way! I think I now know what ‘comfortably hard’ means. At no time during the main workout segments did I consider my life’s choices. For every seeming ‘dud’ of a workout, there

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Half Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Tempo Runs

Runnin’ on Feel: Ditching the Data, Trusting the Stride

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For years, I’ve relied on my trusty Garmin, heart rate zones, and meticulously planned paces to guide my training. Alerts would beep, stats would dictate effort, and the numbers would ultimately decide if a run was ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ But lately, I’ve been experimenting with something radical… Running by feel. I know, I know—sounds risky.

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Pacing Strategies, Running Mindset

03/10/2025 Weekly – Week 8: The Road to Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon

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From 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

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Pacing Strategies, Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Weekly Recap, Winter Running

03/02/2025 Training Log: Runny Nose, No Runny Toes

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The Plan: Long Run. 80-100 Minutes: The Reality: If yesterday’s image was a clue, then today’s reality is the full-blown answer. Despite my hopes, this cold wasn’t bluffing. My long run plans were ambitious—my sinuses were more so. Instead of ticking off kilometers, I spent my morning reaching for tissues. Call it a different kind

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Half Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Rest & Recovery, Running & Recovery, Running Journey

03/01/2025 Training Log: DNS – Did Not Start

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The Plan: Easy Run. 45-60 Minutes: What Actually Happened: Rough night. Dry lips. Popped some Advil Cold & Sinus. Feeling all-around shitty. No run today. Does this affect my progress? Logically, I know one missed run won’t derail me. But it still bugs me. A DNS (Did Not Start) always stings a little. That said,

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Health & Wellness, P50F Training Log, Rest & Recovery

02/25/2025 Training Log: Rejuvenated & Ready!

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Plan: Warm Up: 10-20 Minutes Main Set: Repeat 20 times Cool Down: 10-20 Minutes Pre-Workout Nutrition: 30-40g of carbs (Maurten Drink Mix 160), 30 minutes before workout) During Workout Nutrition: Target 232 calories per hour from carbohydrates (Maurten Gel 100 taken at 30 minutes) How it Went: Today’s workout was fantastic! Pre-hydration made a difference,

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P50F Training Log, Training Tips
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