Sunday, October 26, 2025

Weekly Recap 42 - October 13

Intentions

3 weeks to build a MONSTER [working]

Adjust to being home [acclimated a little then went to Louisville, KY]

Bring yoga/stretch/mobility back [x2]

Miles [47.30 mi]

Monday, October 13

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 50
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 81
  • Training readiness: 56
  • Body battery: 85

Weight Goal

175.0 lbs - 247g carbs. 116g protein. 68g fat.

Pre-Run (10 minutes)

Bird dog, flutter kicks, clams, bridge, suit cases, heel touch, twists

Morning Run

Warm up - jog, leg swings, hops

Performance condition +4. Relative effort 11. 4.01 mi. Time 35:41. Avg Pace 8:54 /mi. Total Ascent 82 ft. Avg HR 132 bpm.

Warm down - Weighted hill repeats 1.5 mi.

How did I feel - I was surprised I woke up in time to meet Justin. I got a little weird going up Chestnut Ridge.

Afternoon Nap (36 minutes)

Zwift - Hilltop Hustle in Watopia

11.04 mi. Time 1:00:22. Avg Speed 11.0 mph. Total Ascent 1,178 ft. Avg Power 114 W.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

added foam roll

Tuesday, October 14

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 56
  • Resting HR: 55
  • Sleep score: 76
  • Training readiness: 69
  • Body battery: 85

Weight Goal

172.3 lbs - 275g carbs. 98g protein. 85g fat.

Pre-Run (10 minutes)

Bridge with press, hip flexion and abduction, gorilla row, lateral raise with march

Dead bug, foam roll

Morning Workout

Warm up - jog, leg swings, ankle mobility, hops 3x20

Performance condition +4. Relative effort 20. 4 x 400m (Time 1:45.4, 1:48.8, 1:45.8, 1:46.8. Avg Pace 7:09. Avg HR 145.)

Warm down - nothing

How did I feel - I somehow tweaked my lower back during my Pre-Run routine. This didn't hamper my run, but it was uncomfortable to start.

My lower back and possibly my psoas were both very sore by the this afternoon. I fell asleep during the Great British Baking Show and slept through the technical challenge.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

Wednesday, October 15

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 64
  • Resting HR: 54
  • Sleep score: 85
  • Training readiness: 85
  • Body battery: 100

Weight Goal

171.3 lbs - 340g carbs. 72g protein. 78g fat.

I felt a little off all day with cold-like symptoms. I wanted to ride my bike but work got in the way. Also, we are losing daylight.

Thursday, October 16

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 56
  • Resting HR: 53
  • Sleep score: 75
  • Training readiness: 83
  • Body battery: 89

Weight Goal

172.9 lbs - 340g carbs. 72g protein. 78g fat.

Pre-Run (5 minutes)

Planks x 20s

Morning Workout

Warm up - jog, leg swings, ankle mobility, hops

Performance condition +4. Relative effort 31. 5 mi aerobic. Avg Pace 8:41. Avg HR 142 bpm.

Warm down - 1.5 mi weighted walk hill repeats

How did I feel - Everything went well

Travel to Louisville, KY for Justin's bachelors/Urban Bourbon HM. We got a late start; arrived around 10:00. The condo is pretty awesome and very close to everything.

Friday, October 17

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 47
  • Resting HR: 54
  • Sleep score: 75
  • Training readiness: 55
  • Body battery: 60

Pre-Run (10 minutes)

Abs, dead bugs, push-ups, lunges, step downs

Shake Out for Urban Bourbon

Relative effort 7. 3.00 mi. Time 27:28. Avg Pace 9:09 /mi. Total Ascent 95 ft. Avg HR 129 bpm.

We had breakfast at We went to the Michter's bar and had dinner at Proof.

Saturday, October 18

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 42
  • Resting HR: 56
  • Sleep score: 75
  • Training readiness: 73
  • Body battery: 72

Pre-Race (10 minutes)

Plank, clams, some mobility, leg swings, step downs

Urban Bourbon HM

1:44:44 for first in Age Group. Avg HR 161 bpm. Max HR 178 bpm. Total Ascent 548 ft

How did I feel - I am really proud of this one. The course was hilly and I didn't let it get the best of me. I hope this is a good sign for NYC in 2 weeks.

Sunday, October 19

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 30
  • Resting HR: 58
  • Sleep score: 58
  • Training readiness: 3
  • Body battery: 47

Travel home from Justin's bachelor HM party.