Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Weekly Recap 48 - November 24

Intentions

Being sick is always a struggle and this time has been no different. I would very much like to get back to my endurance training routine.

Weekly Totals

Yoga/stretch/mobility [27]

Strength [45]

Run miles [20.25 mi]

Ride miles [17.07 mi]

Monday, November 24

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 41
  • Resting HR: 60
  • Sleep score: 68
  • Training readiness: 49
  • Body battery: 49

Weight Goal

172.4 lbs

I had hopes of running today, so much so, I packed my training bag but I could not.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

Tuesday, November 25

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 40
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 79
  • Training readiness: 65
  • Body battery: 67

Weight Goal

171.9 lbs

Home Lower Body Workout (15 minutes)

Squats 3x10, Bulgarian split squats 3x8, Step-ups 3x6, SLDL 3x8, SL bridge 1x5 2x6, Side plank leg raises 3x3, SL calf raises 3x8

I went to Summit Medical to see NP Gina. After listening to my lungs she prescribed Azithromycin 250MG which hopefully gets me straight.

Wednesday, November 26

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 40
  • Resting HR: 61
  • Sleep score: 44
  • Training readiness: 44
  • Body battery: 56

I was very surprised my these low numbers. I slept through the night.

Weight Goal

173.8 lbs

Zwift - Group Ride: Stage 3 - Zwift Camp: Build (E) on Hot Laps in Watopia

Relative effort 11. 4 x Volcano Circuit (8:37, 7:54, 7:45, 7:28). Distance 17.07 mi. Time 1:00:10. Avg Speed 17.0 mph. Total Ascent 617 ft. Avg Power 129 W. Avg HR 121 bpm.

I had to catch a nap this afternoon after a migraine.

Thursday, November 27

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 36
  • Resting HR: 59
  • Sleep score: 78
  • Training readiness: 54
  • Body battery: 62

Weight Goal

175.2 lbs

Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot

This was my 15th Turkey Trot and probably the slowest even with a short course. I had to run with bronchitis to keep the streak alive. I still finished 4th in my Age Group.

Friday, November 28

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 35
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 74
  • Training readiness: 39
  • Body battery: 69

Weight Goal

175.3 lbs

Pre-Run (15 minutes)

Squats 10, Bulgarian split squats 10, Step-ups 8, SLDL 8, SL bridge 7, Side plank leg raises 4, SL calf raises 8
Flutter kicks 60, Suit cases 20, Twists 15, Heel touches 20, Hanging knee raises 10
Bridge 15, Clams 12, Monster walk 2 x mat, Lateral walk 2 x mat (all with red band)

Morning Run (Rita's Loop)

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

Performance condition +6. Relative effort 18. Distance 6.07 mi. Time 53:54. Avg Pace 8:53 /mi. Total Ascent 194 ft. Avg HR 141 bpm.

Saturday, November 29

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 35
  • Resting HR: 59
  • Sleep score: 81
  • Training readiness: 50
  • Body battery: 67

Weight Goal

175.4 lbs

Pre-Run (15 minutes)

Squats 12, Bulgarian split squats 10, Step-ups 10, SLDL 8, SL bridge 7, Side plank leg raises 5, SL calf raises 10
Flutter kicks 50, Suit cases 20, Twists 15, Heel touches 20, Clams 12, Monster walk, Lateral walk

Morning Long Run

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

Relative effort 27. Distance 10.01 mi. Time 1:35:34. Avg Pace 9:33 /mi. Total Ascent 466 ft. Avg HR 139 bpm. I had a mild anxiety issue on one of the middle hills.

Warm down - 1 mi walk

Sunday, November 30

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 33
  • Resting HR: 63
  • Sleep score: 68
  • Training readiness: 25
  • Body battery: 39

Weight Goal

175.7 lbs

Ground Based Mobility (5 minutes)