Coach: Every race demands something different from your body and mind. A 5K burns from the gun, while the marathon punishes the impatient. Warming up correctly sets you up to perform – and pacing wisely keeps you strong through the finish. P50F: At 66, I’ve learned that warmups are about balance. Too little, and my […]
My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Today’s workout was set up as a classic aerobic endurance session in low-to-mid Zone 2. Nothing flashy, just steady miles to keep the aerobic engine humming. This was a later start than I’ve become accustomed to since the spring. It was a bit of a challenge following my usual pre-run
Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Run – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 1 – August 26 Read Post »
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Build Phase 2 | Week 3 | Run 4 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K How it Began I had stomach distress through the night into the wee hours, so I decided to keep this one short and easy. Other than a couple of SaltStick tabs and swigs of Nuun, I ran fasted. By the
Zone 2 Cadence Reset – August 16, 2025 Read Post »
Marathon Training, Running Journey, 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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Garmin Race Predictor vs Real Marathon Pace 📍 Introduction Garmin just told me I’m capable of a 3:41:03 marathon. I nearly dropped my Maurten in disbelief. Sure, I’ve been training hard, and yes, my fitness is improving. But if we’re going by real numbers, fatigue, fueling, and the facts, that prediction feels more like a
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Build Phase 2 / Week 2 / Run 2 – My Road to TOWaterfront 42K 1 hr 15 mins before the run, I began sipping a Maurten Mix 160. About 15 mins before my warm-up, I accidentally took a Gel 160 instead of a Gel 100 – oops! I rolled with it. Two SaltStick Fastchews,
Zone 2 to Zone 4 Progression Run – August 6, 2025 Read Post »
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This week, I ran with purpose – and sometimes ran on fumes. Five runs, five lessons. From structured speedwork to Sunday’s reality-check long run, I felt every bit of the marathon build settling into my legs. But I also saw signs of progress in pacing, fueling, and focus. Let’s break it down. Workouts (Speed/Threshold/Tempo) Progression
Weekly Recap – July 29 to August 3, 2025 Read Post »
Weekly Recap
Build Phase 2 / Week 1 / Run 5 – Road to TOWaterfront 42K I felt every single year of my 66 years. But I digress. Pre-run, T-minus 1hr 30min-ish, I ate 2 slices of white bread and 2 tablespoons of jam and sipped Nuun. I considered taking 2 tablespoons of Brain Octane MCT, but
Long Run Breakdown – August 3, 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 »
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