Author: Michael
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Weekly Review; Starting with Hills
This was a strong, nearly complete week of training with a standout hill workout and continued progress coming off Pat’s Run. I’m seeing improvements in pace and intensity while also making smarter decisions around recovery and injury management. Not perfect—but clearly moving in the right direction.
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Pat’s Run 2026 Review
Pat’s Run is more than just a race, it’s an experience. This year’s event highlighted not only performance progress, but also key lessons in preparation, pacing, and keeping things simple. If you’re new to running events, there’s a lot to take away from this one.
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Slow Runners Don’t Work Less
Please don’t undervalue slow paces. If you’re a slow runner, it may hurt to hear how fast some people run. A personal pet peeve of mine is when people try to normalize slow running and they start talking like a 12:00 – 14:00 minute per mile pace. I would LOVE to run a 12:00 -…
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Weekly Review; 5K PR Smashed
Overall, this was a pretty typical week—and that’s a good thing. The routine is settling in and consistency is starting to stack up. I did set some new milestones, a new PR for my 5k and a new record elevation gain on the bike.
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Bicycling Basics
Getting started with cycling doesn’t require a carbon fiber bike or a closet full of gear. If your goal is better health and consistent training, you only need a bike that fits and a safe place to ride. Keep it simple, ride often, and upgrade only when your riding demands it.