Monday, December 29, 2025

Weekly Recap 52 - December 22

Intentions

Return to running while pushing rehab and XT

Weekly Totals

Yoga/stretch/mobility [:31]

Strength [1:28]

Endurance [7:57]

Run [12.02 mi]

Ride [66.62 mi]

Monday, December 22

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 47
  • Resting HR: 52
  • Sleep score: 79
  • Training readiness: 72
  • Body battery: 85

Weight Goal

174.9 lbs

Afternoon Run

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

Performance condition +5. Relative effort 11. Distance 4.01 mi. Time 35:26. Avg Pace 8:51 /mi. Total Ascent 36 ft. Avg HR 139 bpm.

Warm down - walk .54 mi. Step ups x 12

At Home Ab Workout (12 minutes)

Flutter kick [with med ball] 2x20s, Suitcases 2x20s, Russian twist [with med ball] 2x20s, Heel touches 2x20s, Bicycle crunches 2x20s, Plank 2x45s, Dead Bug with Swiss ball 2x20s.

Ankle Rehab

Hypervolt, ankle inversion, calf stretch, massage with Voltaren

Tuesday, December 23

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 51
  • Resting HR: 54
  • Sleep score: 74
  • Training readiness: 65
  • Body battery: 84

Weight Goal

175.2 lbs

Pre-Ride

Push ups x20, Reverse pull ups x10

Zwift - Croissant in France

Relative effort 9. Distance 16.11 mi. Time 1:00:14. Avg Speed 16.1 mph. Total Ascent 453 ft. Avg Power 96 W. Avg HR 111 bpm.

Zwift - 01. Sweet Spot Foundation [Lite]

Relative effort 6. 3 x 5 minutes (164 w, 166 w, 174 w)

At Home Lower Body Workout (10 minutes)

Squats 3x8 (40), Calf raise 3x20, Step-ups 2x10, Single leg dead lift (tippy bird) 2x8 (3)

Ankle Rehab

Hypervolt, ankle eversion, ankle mobility

Wednesday, December 24

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 49
  • Resting HR: 55
  • Sleep score: 70
  • Training readiness: 55
  • Body battery: 76

Weight Goal

175.2 lbs

Ankle Rehab

Hypervolt, massage with Voltaren, ankle eversion and inversion, calf stretch, soleus strength

Lunch Run

Warm up - leg swings, ankle mobility, calf stretch, jog

Performance condition +4. Relative effort 9. Distance 4.01 mi. Time 36:38. Avg Pace 9:09 /mi. Total Ascent 49 ft. Avg HR 133 bpm.

Warm down - 1 mi walk with 5x100m strides, step ups 12, calf raise 20 with some isometrics

Niggles - I added my inserts back and didn't start with the brace. The issues started around 2 miles in and when I got back to the truck I put my brace on and finished the 4 miles. No issues walking or with the strides. Some lingering soreness post-run.

Gym Session (24 minutes)

Stair Climber 12' 41 floors, Back Extension (115) 3x8, Abdominal (120) 3x10, Row (130) 3x1k, Shoulder Press (30) 1x12 (40) 2x8, Pulldown (85) 2x10 1x7, Leg Curl (55) 3x8, Glute (70) 3x10

Thursday, Christmas Day

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 42
  • Resting HR: 58
  • Sleep score: 64
  • Training readiness: 58
  • Body battery: 60

Weight Goal

175.4 lbs

Morning Ride

Relative effort 14. Distance 14.91 mi. Time 1:08:03. Avg Speed 13.1 mph. Total Ascent 696 ft. Avg HR 127 bpm.

Friday, December 26

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 44
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 80
  • Training readiness: 47
  • Body battery: 70

Weight Goal

175.4 lbs

Gravel Ride

Relative effort 20. Distance 15.49 mi. Time 1:25:48. Avg Speed 10.8 mph. Total Ascent 1,056 ft. Avg HR 128 bpm. I took advantage of a great weather day.

It was interesting that climbing upthe gravel road from the Guard Shack didn't give me the anxiety issues that I struggle with going up Wisconsin.

NTC Sunset Stretch (11 minutes)

add yoga squat and calf stretch

Saturday, December 27

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 35
  • Resting HR: 57
  • Sleep score: 69
  • Training readiness: 62
  • Body battery: 61

Weight Goal

175.2 lbs

Morning Run

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

Performance condition +4. Relative effort 8. Distance 4.00 mi. Time 37:56. Avg Pace 9:29 /mi. Total Ascent 46 ft. Avg HR 134 bpm.

Warm down (finisher) - 1 mi walk with 5x150m strides

Easy Spin

Relative effort 9. Distance 11.16 mi. Time 55:02. Avg Speed 12.2 mph. Total Ascent 289 ft. Avg HR 116 bpm.

Sunday, December 28

Recovery Report

  • HRV: 46
  • Resting HR: 58
  • Sleep score: 85
  • Training readiness: 79
  • Body battery: 76

Weight Goal

176.1 lbs

NTC Restorative Yin (20 minutes)

At Home Hip Workout (20 minutes)

Hip Thrusts 3x10 (red band), Clam with plank 3x10 (red band), Monster walk 3x10 (red band), Lateral walk 3x10 (red band), Hip abduction / adduction 3x10 (ankle weight), Donkey kicks 2x10, Fire hydrants 2x10

Gym Session (22 minutes)

Arc Trainer 15', Chest Press (70) 3x12, Seated Leg Press (145) 3x8, Lateral Raise (55) 3x8, Tricep Press (120) 3x8, Leg Extension (40) 3x10, Pec Fly (85) 3x10, Rear Deltoid (65) 3x8, Red Light therapy 12'