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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

Weekly Recap: February 17-23, 2025

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Another 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,

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Running Journey, Weekly Recap

02/23/2025 Training Log: Sunday Long Run – Finding My (Heart) Beat

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Today’s Plan: Long Run. 75-90 Minutes: Long run in Zone 2 heart rate (under 136 bpm) Pre-Workout: Low-carb meal prior to workout, but not fasted. I opted for a balanced approach, aiming to avoid the dreaded energy crash mid-run. My tasty brekkie of 2 eggs scrambled, 3 strips of bacon-style turkey and some avocado fit

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Marathon Training, P50F Training Log, Running After 50, Winter Running

Long Run, Treadmill-Style: Making the Most of Indoor Miles

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Long runs are a staple of endurance training, but what happens when the weather refuses to cooperate? When Toronto got hit with another 20+ cm of snow (on top of the last round), I had a choice—skip my scheduled 80-minute easy run or take it indoors. Like many runners in winter climates, I reluctantly turned

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Beginner Running, Fit Happens, Motivation & Mindset, Running Journey, Winter Running
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