Jennifer MacDonell ran 3:23:59 at age 70 on the same Toronto streets that introduced me to my next version. I’m not comparing our times. I’m paying attention to what her record says about preparation, support and the goals we can keep carrying forward.
Jennifer MacDonell Ran a 3:23 Marathon at 70. I’m Taking Notes. Read Post »
Masters Running, Running After 60, Running Journey
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
Build Phase 2 | Week 3 | Run 2 — My Road to TOWaterfront 42K Introduction Another day, another heat warning. But instead of letting the forecast dictate my run, I started early and managed to sidestep the worst of the swelter. Today’s plan was a tempo run with strides, a structured mix of smooth
Tempo Run with Strides – August 13, 2025 Read Post »
Build Phase, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, Tempo Runs, TOWaterfront42K
Build Phase 1 / Week 3 / Run3 – The Road to TOWaterfront 42K Setting the Scene With my new pace and heart rate zones dialed in, I was feeling ready to rip. My wife and I were on a mini vacation in Parry Sound, but the training plan doesn’t pause for pretty scenery –
Speed Workout in Parry Sound – July 25, 2025 Read Post »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K
Road to TCS TO Waterfront 42K – 2025 Today was Build Phase 1 / Week 3 / Run 1-a 30-minute Zone 2 easy run. I’ll admit it: my head was already thinking about tomorrow’s time trial. But I reminded myself that every run deserves presence, not just the ones with the word “test” in them.
Zone 2 Easy Run – Building Consistency One Step at a Time Read Post »
Daily Run Log, Training Phase: Build, Zone 2 Training