My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This was a sweet, fasted Easy 30. I let Drum Buddy @ 161 | 163 | 165 BPM in 10 minute blocks dictate my cadence and let the paces land where they must. I wasn’t concerned with HR, because through repeated testing I know pretty much where it will sit […]
Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 4 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K I went to bed at 7:30 last night, fell asleep almost instantly, and then woke up at 10pm thinking I had logged a full night. Same thing happened again at midnight, then 2am, and so on. By sunrise, I’d “slept” nearly eight hours twice, but hadn’t really slept at all.
Sleepless Night | Sleepy Run – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 3 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K First things first. I had planned to eat 2 slices of white bread with jam an hour before, but ended up going with a Maurten Mix 160 at T-minus 1 hour. I also meant to take a couple tablespoons of honey just before heading out, but forgot. In the end,
The Beat Was The King – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 2 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, Tempo RunsMy 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.
Summer Heat Hangs On – Peak Phase 1 | Week 3 | Run 1 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K The morning felt more like autumn than late September, and the cool air set the tone. I set Drum Buddy to keep me ticking between 153–155 bpm, the rhythm feeling steady and sustainable, but I struggle to keep that low cadence, but it does help me not to over-crank. Heart
Cool Air, Smooth Steps – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 4 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K Drum Buddy ticked the beat up every 10 minutes – 153, 154, 155, 156, 157 bpm – and I kept myself disciplined. This was a fasted run, and while I felt strong enough to push, I held back to stay within prescription. On the flats and ascents alike, the legs
Hilly 50 with Cadence Control – Peak Phase 1 | Week 2 | Run 3 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K The first week of Peak Phase is in the books. It was a mix of strong aerobic control, steady execution, and one long run that tested both legs and ego. Let’s break it down. 🏃♂️ Workouts (Speed/Threshold/Tempo) Run 1 – Intervals in the Bank (Sept 9, 2025) Me, Intervals &
Weekly Recap – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 (Sept 9–14, 2025) Read Post »
Peak Phase, TOWaterfront42K, Weekly RecapMy 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
Long Run with Lessons – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 5 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy 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
Holding Steady – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 3 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KMy Road to TOWaterfront 42K Another cool September morning, and the aerobic focus was clear: stay in Z2 and let the legs tick along. I kept cadence consistent and watched HR climb and settle with the hills. This one was about patience and rhythm. 📊 Metrics at a Glance 📦 What the Numbers Say 🧢
Aerobic Control – Peak Phase 1 | Week 1 | Run 2 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, Peak Phase, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K