Adrian Pearce

Today I returned to the treadmill, and thankfully, the nagging discomfort seems to be easing up. Although my plan called for a 10-mile run, I decided that would be unwise given my recent injury; instead, I aimed for 4 miles – a distance just a bit farther than yesterday’s, yet safe enough to avoid overexertion. Read more

I felt like I needed to run today. The discomfort in my leg was still there, but it had eased enough to give the treadmill a go. My plan called for 7 miles, but that didn’t seem wise, so I settled on half the distance instead. I chose the treadmill over running outside for two Read more

Thursday is usually a rest day, but since I took an extra rest on Tuesday, I was back on the rower today. My leg feels better, but something still seems a little off – I’m not sure if it’s just in my head, but I’d rather play it safe than risk a setback. Since it’s Read more

The discomfort in my leg has almost faded, but I’m still holding off on running to play it safe and avoid any setbacks. Today’s cross-training session was on the rowing machine, and it definitely got my heart rate up! I went for 30 minutes total, taking short rests so I could push harder-turning it into Read more

Today was supposed to be a cross-training day – either on the bike or the rowing machine – but I ended up opting for a rest day instead. It meant tweaking my schedule a bit, but I was completely exhausted and knew that pushing through wouldn’t do me any favors. Sometimes, the smartest thing you Read more

Today was meant to be a 5K run, but with the discomfort still lingering, I made the smarter choice to swap it for a low-impact session on the indoor bike. While cycling works slightly different muscles, I kept my heart rate up by incorporating short, high-resistance sprints every few minutes – turning it into a Read more

After yesterday’s run, I was hoping the discomfort would fade – but unfortunately, it turned into full-blown pain. Looks like I’ll need to take a few days off from running, though I’ll be swapping it out for some cross-training instead. Looking back, I don’t think I gave myself enough time to recover from Friday’s run, Read more

This morning, less than 12 hours after last night’s run, I woke up feeling some discomfort in my calf and shin. I didn’t dwell on it too much – I had to rush to grab some breakfast before heading out again for what would be my longest run since completing the Dublin Marathon in October Read more

Today marked the beginning of running 21 miles over two days, starting with a 7-mile run. I went into it without any expectations for time, focusing instead on running at a pace that felt comfortable and sustainable for the distance. To my surprise, I finished over two minutes faster than Tuesday’s 7-miler, which has me Read more

Today was all about rest and recovery and a much needed pause to recharge. It also gave me time to reflect on just how far I’ve come. While this journey has been physically and mentally challenging at times, it’s also been an incredible confidence booster. Sticking to the plan 100% is finally paying off, and Read more