Monday, October 27, 2025

Weekly Recap 43 - October 20

Intentions

2 weeks of taper [Am I running enough?]

Bring yoga/stretch/mobility back [x4]

Miles [76.39 mi]

Monday, October 20

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 55
  • Resting HR: 54
  • Sleep score: 92
  • Training readiness: 76
  • Body battery: 100

Weight Goal

172.3 lbs

Cherokee Blvd Cruisin'

Distance 15.89 mi. Time 1:09:41. Avg Speed 13.7 mph. Total Ascent 817 ft.

How did I feel - I have missed my bike so this was a much needed afternoon cruise.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

with foam roll

Tuesday,October 21

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 49
  • Resting HR: 56
  • Sleep score: 74
  • Training readiness: 78
  • Body battery: 84

Weight Goal

172.4 lbs

Morning Strength (10 minutes)

Plank 1 round 20s each, ab circuit, SSE, squats, calf extensions

I was planning to run but backed out due to a left hip niggle. It has low-key bothered me some during this marathon build but symptoms have changed slightly since Urban Bourbon.

Zwift - Tempus Fugit in Watopia

Relative effort 9. 17.48 mi. Time 1:00:18. Avg Speed 17.4 mph. Total Ascent 148 ft. Avg Power 103 W. Avg HR 104 bpm.

How did I feel - I felt the first pedal stroke in my hip

Wednesday, October 22

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 47
  • Resting HR: 56
  • Sleep score: 76
  • Training readiness: 78
  • Body battery: 80

Weight Goal

172.6 lbs - 391g carbs. 84g protein. 114g fat.

Pre-Run (10 minutes)

Plank x 2, tippy bird and push-ups x 2, wall sit ~30s, lateral walk with band and calf extension x 2, reverse lunge x 2

Morning Workout

Warm up - jog, leg swings, ankle mobility, hops 3x20, A-skip 3x10

Performance condition +5. Relative effort 13. 3 x 800m (4:12.0, 4:09.7, 4:06.7. Avg Pace 8:22. Avg HR 133 bpm.)

Warm down - lower body stretches

How did I feel - I feel like I have got plenty of racing in my legs

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

Thursday, October 23

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 50
  • Resting HR: 55
  • Sleep score: 89
  • Training readiness: 84
  • Body battery: 80

Weight Goal

171.9 lbs - 304g carbs. 98g protein. 139g fat.

Pre-Run (10 minutes)

Morning Workout

Warm up - jog, leg swings, ankle mobility, hops 3x20, A-skip 3x10

Performance condition +5. Relative effort 13. 4.38 mi. Time 40:30. Avg Pace 9:14 /mi. Total Ascent 92 ft. Avg HR 133 bpm.

Warm down - lower body stretches

How did I feel - I feel ready to run a marathon

Strength Session (13 minutes)

Bridge with press 3x12 [30], suitcase 3x15, kneeling row 3x12 [30], KB deadlift 3x12 [30-40], shoulder press 3x5-7 [30], tricep extension 3x12 [green band], KB curl to halo 1x10 [20]

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

Friday, October 24

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 48
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 86
  • Training readiness: 80
  • Body battery: 81

Weight Goal

172.2 lbs - 320g carbs. 97g protein. 84g fat.

Mixed Surface Ride

Relative effort 13. 13.68 mi. Time 1:10:26. Avg Speed 11.7 mph. Total Ascent 656 ft. Avg HR 112 bpm.

How did I feel - I really enjoy riding my SL 6 and this makes me want to get more involved in the gravel community.

Saturday, October 25

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 43
  • Resting HR: 54
  • Sleep score: 85
  • Training readiness: 84
  • Body battery: 80

Weight Goal

172.4 lbs

Morning Strength (10 minutes)

Plank x 2 rds 20s each, ab circuit, clams with band x 20, SSE 10 each, Slant board squats and calf extensions 2 rds of 10

Possum Chase

Pacing John to another state record.

How did I feel - Pacing John feels almost as good as winning.

Sunday, October 26

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 43
  • Resting HR: 58
  • Sleep score: 74
  • Training readiness: 66
  • Body battery: 68

Weight Goal

172.5 lbs

Zwift - Dùn Dash in Scotland

Relative effort 8. 13.22 mi. Time 1:00:18. Avg Speed 13.2 mph. Total Ascent 699 ft. Avg Power 84 W. Avg HR 99 bpm.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)