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 »
TCS Toronto Waterfront 42KEmbrace the Moments: Finding Balance in the In-Between What a powerful week. I hit all my targets—volume, HR, paces. But the biggest win? Realizing that the magic isn’t just in the highs or the lows—it’s in the moments between. This week wasn’t just about nailing workouts (which, let’s be honest, I did 💪). It was
Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready – Week 9 (March 10-16, 2025) Read Post »
Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Running Mindset, Weekly RecapThe Plan: Warm Up. 10-20 Minutes: Main Set. Repeat 12-16 times: Cool Down. 10-20 Minutes: Prior to Workout: 30-40g of carbs.During Workout Target: 232 calories per hour from carbohydrates. The Execution:I consumed my Maurten Drink Mix 30 minutes prior, set out a bit later than usual, but no biggie. My legs felt heavy, and I
03/04/2025 Training Log: Intervals – Heavy Legs, Stuffy Head, and Just Enough Grit Read Post »
Half Marathon Training, Interval Training, P50F Training LogThe Road to Georgina Spring Fling Half Marathon The Week That Was: A Tissue of Lies Every training cycle has its peaks and valleys, and this week had a bit of both. It started with a solid interval session, hit some slick terrain midweek, and then… well, let’s just say the most consistent movement by
Weekly Recap – Week 7: February 24-March 2 Read Post »
Category: Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Health & Wellness, Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Rest & Recovery, Running & Recovery, Running Journey, Weekly RecapThe Plan: Easy Run. 45-60 Minutes: What Actually Happened: Rough night. Dry lips. Popped some Advil Cold & Sinus. Feeling all-around shitty. No run today. Does this affect my progress? Logically, I know one missed run won’t derail me. But it still bugs me. A DNS (Did Not Start) always stings a little. That said,
03/01/2025 Training Log: DNS – Did Not Start Read Post »
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