Adrian Pearce

Today was a much-needed rest day, and I could feel the difference—it left me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the week ahead, especially with a high mileage week on the horizon. Rest is such a crucial part of marathon training; it gives your muscles time to repair, helps prevent injury, and ensures you’re not Read more

With just a 13-hour gap since last night’s run, I wasn’t sure how my legs would hold up, but a good night’s sleep made all the difference—this run felt great! I kept a steady pace and was pleasantly surprised by how well my body handled the quick turnaround. Since today’s run was on the treadmill Read more

Another day that didn’t quite go as planned! By the time I got home tonight, it was nearly 10 PM, and with the freezing temperatures and icy roads, running outside was out of the question. So, treadmill it was. Unfortunately, dinner ended up being a little too close to my run, which made things… interesting! Read more

I’ve decided to make Thursdays one of my rest days, largely because I finish work late. This week was particularly exhausting, so I’m not entirely sure I felt the full benefit of a running rest day—though my legs do feel a bit less sore. Guess I’ll find out on Friday and Saturday if the rest Read more

Another freezing day today, but with only 5km on the plan, I decided to brave the cold and run outside. My legs felt heavy from the training load, but that’s actually great for marathon prep—it helps simulate the fatigue I’ll feel late in the race and trains my body to keep going when it’s tired. Read more

I had originally planned for a 10km run outside, but after a long day at work and the freezing temperatures, I opted for the treadmill instead. I kept the pace slow and steady, and while it turned into quite a sweaty session, it ended up being a really enjoyable run. I made a point to Read more

Had my first run outside in ages today! It was freezing, but it felt good once I got going. I spent what felt like forever procrastinating before finally dragging myself out the door. To top it off, it was also my first proper day back at work—super busy and nonstop all shift—which definitely fueled my Read more

Today was a rest day, so I used the time to get organized and prepare for my upcoming runs. I planned routes that start from both home and work, sorted out the right running attire, and even revisited my music playlist for a refresh. All of this prep work will save me time and reduce Read more

Today’s plan was an 11-mile (17.7km) run, and while I covered the distance, it didn’t go the way I’d hoped. Lately, I’ve been wrestling with the mental side of running—an ongoing battle with my own thoughts telling me to stop, and I’m finding it hard to silence them. Running isn’t just a physical challenge; it’s Read more

Today’s plan called for a 5-mile (8.1km) run, but my brain seemed to have its own agenda! Things started off steady at marathon pace, but before long, my legs began to feel stiff and uncomfortable, almost like I was shuffling. That’s when the mental battle began—my brain was urging me to stop. I did my Read more