This week was a bit of a blur really looking back no run really stands out. This week we were cursed with Sheila's Brush, a Newfoundland term for a later winter’s storm on the heels of St. Patrick’s day. Really over the last decade or so with temperatures getting warmer winter is over come March... Continue Reading →
Half Update 4: First 5 run week and first run with my trainees
Something weird is happening you guys… I got up early to run twice this week even though I technically didn’t have to. Weird right… Since it was march break and dark morning time change week I was all excited to sleep in, which I did till like 9:30 twice on non-running days. So far honey... Continue Reading →
The 10% Rule: How to Break it
If you’re a runner you’ve heard about the 10% rule but you’ve probably noticed a lot of plans tell you to break it on the regular. In short it states that you shouldn’t increase your milage more than 10% of what you did last week. The idea is that if you push too hard too... Continue Reading →
Half Update 3: Week 2 complete last 4 run week!
This week wasn't especially busy at work I mostly drove around for specially stuff but we did work every single day and my tutoring load was pretty typical but it was starched out over more evenings. I’m also writing and article for Sad Runner about hacking your sleep but I’m well ahead here so no... Continue Reading →
Half Update 2: Last Free Runs, Week One Complete
Week one check! This week I’ll be talking about my last runs of freedom and my first week of training. Yeah! This year we haven’t had much of a winter it was Juneuary, followed my no February so hopefully that continues into March. We have literally no snow on the ground, I saw like one... Continue Reading →
1/2 Update 1: Gearing up, New Asics, Training Plan and Race Season Goals
Alright, I’m doing it 1/2 at Bluenose this year! What? But you said it was too early in the season for a half! You said this year was for olympic triathlons? Yeah well I lied and it is! Plus it’s the 15th anniversary and I have a big surprise to reveal for this Bluenose weekend!... Continue Reading →
The Importance of a Base in Training
There is a slight chance people don’t know what a base is. So I’ma gonna go ahead and define it. It’s is just your weekly milage you’re running all the time before you have a green light to start a program, ideally. It’s not just a random number that coaches and writers of training plans,... Continue Reading →
When is It Time to Skip a Workout!
You might be mid training plan and feel like you have to get that long run in no matter what. Perhaps this is the day for your 120 km bike ride on the way to your century. But sometimes you should skip it no matter what. However, other times you might really want to skip... Continue Reading →
WTF? Basic Running Terms Defined
When I started dedicated training, following plans and all that I ran into terms I didn’t know. Soon after I started googling more and more about running, then reading running blogs and I realized every plan should have the terms used therein defined. Pretty soon I realized a real training plan was a hell of... Continue Reading →
Working Out: Expectations vs. Reality
So you’re going to start working out, good for you and you should! It will change your life, I promise. But you should know what it’s really like. There are a lot of ideas out there that make it seem all sunshine and rainbows. I want to let you know that what you’re experiencing is... Continue Reading →