RPE

Vintage comic-style illustration of Plus50Fit avatar with medium-brown skin, salt-and-pepper beard, Goodr sunglasses, running cap, and Shokz headphones, slowing to a walk after a progression run at 45 minutes, wearing a yellow shirt, navy shorts, turquoise shoes, and Garmin watch on left wrist, with sunset and rolling hills in the background.

Progression Run – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 2 – August 27

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My Road to TOWaterfront 42K This session was structured as a progression run, moving step by step through Zones 2–4. The aim: practice control at the bottom end, then gradually layer effort until the wheels threaten to come off. Another late start! I woke up feeling like an anvil lay on top of me in […]

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Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
Vintage comic-style illustration of Plus50Fit avatar with medium-brown skin, salt-and-pepper beard, Goodr sunglasses, running cap, and Shokz headphones, running a Zone 2 aerobic endurance run on a winding suburban path, wearing a yellow shirt, navy shorts, turquoise shoes, and Garmin watch on left wrist, cadence rhythm lines near feet.

Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Run – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 1 – August 26

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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

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Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K

Motivation vs Muscle: Why You Might Not Be as Tired as You Think

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What if the biggest limiter on your next run isn’t your legs, your lungs, or your lactate-but your mind? Two dominant models attempt to explain what makes endurance athletes stop: These ideas aren’t just academic-they show up on every long run, every race, and even in training. The Central Governor Theory (CGT): Developed in the

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Training Mindset
Comic-style illustration of a middle-aged African-American man wearing a blue cap and black tank top, intently examining his smartwatch on his left wrist. The watch face displays exaggerated, complex metrics and formulas like "Pace 5:56," "140 BPM = 2.94 mi," and a mix of mathematical symbols. The man looks puzzled, his brow furrowed, with one arm raised naturally in front of him. The background is a muted yellow, emphasizing the contrast between human expression and overwhelming data.

Smart Devices, Dumb Trust? Relearning to Feel in a Data-Driven World

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I’m a tech-head.I train with Alpha & Beta binaural beats.I fine-tune cadence using DrumBuddy loops.I wear a chest strap and drill down into metrics like rTSS, Pa:HR, and IF. But sometimes I run, feel amazing-and my watch says I shouldn’t. The Metrics Paradox Trusting your body vs smart devices is one of the most important

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Data & Recovery, Mindset & Motivation
Comic-style illustration of a heat-adapted runner locked in the Zone, embodying mid-summer grit and aerobic flow.

Weekly Recap: Heat Warnings, Heart Rates, and Hard Truths (July 7–13, 2025)

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Resilience in the Heat This week tested everything: pacing discipline, hydration smarts, mantras, and heat adaptation. From a rocket-fueled progression run to a long Zone 2 slog under heat warning skies, it was a clinic in listening to the body – and a quiet triumph in staying upright, focused, and unshaken when conditions tried to

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Weekly Recap

Thought of the Day:  I Feel GREAT… But My Watch Says I Shouldn’t!

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“What do I trust – my heart rate monitor, or my own body?” Today’s Easy Run felt light, fluid, and strong. My breathing was controlled. My mind was calm.But my watch? It claimed I was running hotter than I felt. This isn’t the first time my perceived effort (RPE) and heart rate haven’t seen eye

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Running Journey
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