Training Updates

• Creeping up on my first TT
  Hey everyone hope you are all killing it on your runs. I have been tapering for a 5K time trial just so I can gauge my fitness level and see if I can beat my last years 5k time which was 23.43. This year I am going to do my time trial on a trackContinue reading “Creeping up on my first TT”
• Feels like a Rollercoaster
  This week I am back after alittle break due to some ankle issues. I had to take a step back from running because about 2 weeks ago I completed a trail run and the next day my ankle was swollen. Not being able to put pressure on it I thought it may be a goodContinue reading “Feels like a Rollercoaster”
• recovery/recharge gone wrong
  To start I had a very low mileage week. I finished off the week at 28km it was not much and that is exactly what I was aiming for. I did 3 short 5ks and then 13k at a reasonable pace of 5:47min per km. I was feeling good, legs were feeling refreshed. I focusedContinue reading “recovery/recharge gone wrong”
• Tougher Week than Expected
  This week unfortunately I was not able to hit the average distance I was hoping for. At the same time I am happy that I was listening to my body and giving it the rest it needs. Luckily this coming week is a down week for me so I will hopefully let the legs restContinue reading “Tougher Week than Expected”
• Making big changes
  HEELLOOO EVERYONE! There has been some big changes in my training plans and my new training platform. So first of all I will be completing all my runs on STRAVA now. SOOO if you would like to add me by searching up – Bilal Mahmood. I will actually stop posting all my runs on theseContinue reading “Making big changes”

Mindfulness Updates

• Raising Money For BLM By RunningJune 5, 2020
  Hey guys this week I have been motivated by something that I saw on my Instagram feed and they were going to donate 1$ for every mile that was run this week (will leave their information below). The funds were going to go to helping the peopleContinue reading “Raising Money For BLM By Running”
• Why I Sit In Cold WaterMay 15, 2020
  Hello everyone I hope you are all staying safe and have been mentally and physically healthy through this time of isolation. Today I thought it would be nice to go over why I have started taking cold baths for 15 minutes 2-3 times a week and howContinue reading “Why I Sit In Cold Water”
• Running is being put on a PAUSE!April 26, 2020
  Hello Everyone! I am sorry I have not been updating you guys on runs. Mainly because there have not been any. Because of my hip injury I have made the executive decision to take a break and let the hip heal/strengthen it until I can get theContinue reading “Running is being put on a PAUSE!”
• My Marathon Was Cancelled and I Am Not MadMarch 19, 2020
  So I found out that the marathon on May 3 that I had signed up for was cancelled due to the current situation around the world. I am not upset about that decision although it is disappointing that I will not be able to take part inContinue reading “My Marathon Was Cancelled and I Am Not Mad”
• How Running Changed EverythingFebruary 9, 2020
  As I got into a learning about becoming more mindful of my actions. I also came to realize that we tend to limit what we can achieve. However, at the same time we also tend to over commit that we end up burning out. So I thoughtContinue reading “How Running Changed Everything”