My Road to TOWaterfront 42K đź“ť Where was my RPE? I think yesterday’s short hike on hilly terrain likely contributed to my relatively high RPE on today’s 40-minute Easy Run. Yes, I did it fasted, and yes, the temp crept up during the run, but I could feel the residual fatigue from the “leisurely” hike. […]
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Marathon Training 2025, Running After 50, Running After 60, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
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
Progression Run – Build Phase 3 | Week 2 | Run 2 – August 27 Read Post »
Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42K
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 »
Marathon Training 2025, TCS Toronto Waterfront 42K, TOWaterfront42KWhat 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
Motivation vs Muscle: Why You Might Not Be as Tired as You Think Read Post »
Training Mindset
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
Smart Devices, Dumb Trust? Relearning to Feel in a Data-Driven World Read Post »
Data & Recovery, Mindset & Motivation
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
Weekly Recap: Heat Warnings, Heart Rates, and Hard Truths (July 7–13, 2025) Read Post »
Weekly Recap“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
Thought of the Day:  I Feel GREAT… But My Watch Says I Shouldn’t! Read Post »
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