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Summer Heat Hangs On – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 1

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This was a warm one. Simple easy run at a relaxed pace while Drum Buddy ticked from 155 → 158 bpm in 10-minute steps to keep the legs in check. I’m not convinced about the TP chart flagging a high Pa:HR in the first klick – nothing crazy happened effort-wise. […]

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September Midday Heat – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I decided to get some extra rest today and push my run to midday, risking the potential for ‘ass-biting’ midday heat. It didn’t disappoint, but it wasn’t as bad as it could have been. About T-75 mins, I ate two slices of white bread with jam, and at T-15 mins,

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Almost Rest Day Easy Run – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 1

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K I almost took an extra rest day when I woke up this morning-my legs simply refused to co-operate. No early run. Still, I packed my gear for work, just in case. Good call. By midday my Garmin was ticking down to “0 hours Recovery Time,” so I laced up and

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Long Run with Lessons – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 5

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The plan called for 2:30 with a closing block at marathon pace. The reality? I made it to 2:17 and 18.7 km before pulling the pin. Fueling was solid, effort felt manageable early, but the combination of hills, heat, and rising fatigue left me short of the goal. Sometimes, even

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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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Weekly Recap – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 (Sept 2–7, 2025)

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K The final week of Build Phase 3 is in the books. Five runs, each carrying its own lessons, stitched together into a solid block of aerobic and threshold work. This week reminded me of the balancing act between restraint and readiness: respecting downgraded Z2 ranges, while holding original threshold paces

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That’s a Wrap! – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 5

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K That’s a wrap on Build Phase 3 | Week 3 long run. I can feel the magic happening – the adaptations. Or is it all in my mind? Either way, this closed the week cleanly. Next up, Peak Phase 1! 📊 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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Morning Runs Are the Best – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 3

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Nothing to see here, just me out on a cool September morning, building that Endurance Engine. Still, it took some discipline to stick with my downgraded Z2 paces – even with the temptation to creep faster. I kept a close eye on my HR and let the morning do its

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Struggle Fest – Build Phase 3 | Week 3 | Run 2

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Whoot! I was looking forward to this Threshold Pace & HR Test. I even took an extra rest day, so I felt pretty good going in. But… I had my usual pre-run noshes – white bread and jam – but, and it’s a big BUT, I didn’t heed the coach’s

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