Tag: ironman training
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Same Route. Same Distance. Stronger Runner.
Another 10K round this morning. To stay consistent with training, you need routine. One trick that works for me: having fixed running routes.I’ve got two versions of a 10K, one that’s 16K, and a couple of 20Ks in the rotation. When it’s time to go, there’s no overthinking — I just lace up and head…
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No Pain No Gain
After yesterday’s intervals, my muscles aren’t sore. That’s… suspicious. Maybe I didn’t push hard enough. Next time, I’ll go harder — because honestly, I don’t believe in the “no pain, no gain“ is outdated mindset. Not entirely.You can progress in training without soreness — especially if you’re consistent. If you follow your plan and don’t feel sore…
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Let’s Go Zero – Can Cutting Alcohol Boost My Performance?
It’s 346 days to go. And I’ve decided: no more alcohol until race day. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been almost alcohol-free — the occasional glass of wine or beer here and there, but nothing regular. Now, I’m going all in. Zero. Can I really stick with it? That’s the challenge — not…
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180 Steps per Minute — Week 1 Recap
One week down, 51 to go.I stuck to running only this week — still the most consistent part of my training. I followed my Born to Run 2 plan every single day, and for the first time, I can feel my cadence improving. 180 steps per minute still takes focus, but it’s starting to feel……
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Ironman Training: Consistency Isn’t Magic, It’s Routine
It was session 67 of my Born to Run 2 training — 10 km with some speed work. And let’s be honest: I I’m still not a morning person. People think that after two months of training, it gets easy. But for me, it doesn’t. When the alarm rings, I don’t jump out of bed full of…
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Tired Ironman: Some Times It’s Just About Showing Up
Yesterday’s interval session was great — I felt strong, fast, in rhythm.Today? I’m exhausted. Not enough sleep, and honestly, I didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. How do you stay consistent when you’re running on empty? Luckily, today’s plan from Eric Orton says: “20 to 45 minutes of form running.”That means I can…
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Monday: Ironman Training in the Rain
It’s Monday morning. It’s raining like hell. I went to sleep too late — and it’s sleep when you get stronger, when you recover. But no excuses. Lace up and run in the rain. I talk a lot about having a plan, but truth is, right now I’m only training one discipline. I’m on day…
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Real Life Triathlon: It’s All About Consistency
Here we go — week one.Packed day: dentist appointment, important meetings at work, and family arriving in the evening. No chance for a proper training session. Just no time. So I swapped today’s session with tomorrow’s — it’s a bit shorter and easier to fit in. And honestly? I don’t care anymore. This isn’t a…
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A Training Plan Can Push You Further Than You Think
Where It Started I began serious training in 2014 with Jack Daniels’ Running Formula.It was the first time I saw how much a structured plan could change everything. Running became more than just logging kilometers — it became about progress.From that point on, I rarely ran without a plan. The challenge? Daniels’ plans are built mainly…
365 days to Ironman 