Discretion Is the Better Part of Valor….
IMWI ’26 Training Post
I didn’t push things this week, but I still got in some good workouts. Sometimes the smart move is backing off a bit rather than forcing progress. Base phase has been feeling more like a build phase lately, and I’d rather slow that down than risk digging a hole this early.
Run 🏃
- Workouts: 2
- Total Distance: 10.63 miles
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
This is where I missed the bigger workout. I was supposed to run another six miles on Friday, which would’ve put me three miles ahead of last week. But it was pouring rain, and I don’t like treadmills. Since I already jumped three miles the week before, I’m okay not progressing as much this time around.
Swim 🏊
- Workouts: 1
- Total Distance: 2,000 yards
- Total Time: 41 minutes
Another missed workout here (today). My wrists are killing me, so discretion seemed like the better option. The last thing I want is to push through something small and turn it into something bigger.
Bike 🚴
- Workouts: 5
- Total Distance: 60.67 miles
- Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
This is why I don’t mind missing the run and swim. I added more cycling. Nothing taxing — two were commute days, which still works out to about an hour in Zone 2 for the day. The long ride yesterday was two hours with 91% in Zone 2, exactly what base training is supposed to look like.
Total Training Time 🧮
- Total Time This Week: 6 hours 16 minutes
Relative Effort 📈
- Total Weekly Effort: 622
That’s actually a drop from the last two weeks, but it landed right in my training zone instead of way above it. That’s a good thing. I don’t want to overtrain in the first month of base.
Reflections ✍️
Overall, this was a smart week. Not perfect, but controlled. I’m building fitness without forcing the numbers upward every single week. That’s how you make it through a long training cycle without breaking down.
Next week should be another solid one.