running after 50

04/11/2025 Training Log – Spice Meter Maxed: When to Push, When to Pivot

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Execution & Reflections: After Wednesday’s Scotch Bonnet intervals, I wasn’t sure if I’d be recovered enough for today’s hot tempo session. Turns out, I might’ve been right. The day started with a meh energy level. Not exhausted, not buzzing—just… ho-hum. I fueled on schedule: Maurten Drink Mix 160 about 40 minutes before, pre-hydrated with Nuun, […]

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Fueling for Runners, Fueling Strategies, Mental Training, P50F Training Log

The Importance of Strength Training for Runners Over 50

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Why Strength Training Matters for Runners Over 50 Running is an incredible sport, but as we age, it takes more than just logging miles to stay strong, injury-free, and efficient. Strength training isn’t just an optional add-on—it’s a key pillar for performance, longevity, and overall health. For runners over 50, incorporating resistance training can help

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Injury Prevention, Running After 50, Strength Training

Rebounding from Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

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Not too long after my third Half Marathon and not too long after the first pandemic lockdown in 2020, I set my sights on a new challenge: the BMO Vancouver Marathon. It felt like the logical next step—a natural progression from 21.1K to 42.2K. But what I thought was a bold step forward quickly turned

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Fit Happens, Injury Recovery, Lessons Learned, Marathon Training, Running After 50, Running Journey, Strength & Mobility
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