Base Phase – Week 5…
Decent enough week, though I missed a few workouts — mostly out of concern for overtraining. Time-wise, I still hit my mark thanks to skiing, which also absolutely cashed my legs. So overall… I’ll call it a win.
This was supposed to be a step-back ski week, but the snow conditions are terrible. Fortunately, I’ve got a mountain bike, Peloton access, and a pool out here. I can do just about everything except run (no shoes), which is not ideal but manageable.
Bike 🚴
- Workouts: 2 (missed 1)
- Total Distance: 42.6 miles
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Solid rides. Nothing crazy, but good time in the saddle.
Run 🏃
- Workouts: 2 (missed 1, shortened 1… yikes)
- Total Distance: 9.26 miles
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is where things slipped a bit. Missing one and cutting another short isn’t ideal, but again — part of managing fatigue.
Swim 🏊
- Workouts: 1 (missed 1)
- Total Distance: 2,500 yards
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Another missed workout here. Hoping to make this up a bit in the coming week.
Cross-Training : Skiing🎿
- Workouts: 1 day (Snowbird)
- Total Distance: 14.8 miles
- Total Time: 3 hours
Legs felt it. Skiing counts.
Total Training Time 🧮
- Total Time This Week: 7 hours 30 minutes
TrainingPeaks Metrics 📈
- Fitness: 37 (small gain)
- Fatigue: 78 (hmm…)
- Form: -35 (geez)
Those numbers basically confirm what I felt — I’m training hard. Maybe a bit too hard for this point in the cycle.
Reflections ✍️
This was one of those weeks where the plan met reality. I didn’t hit everything, but I didn’t ignore what my body was telling me either. That matters more right now.
Looking ahead, I may need to acknowledge two things:
- My age
- The fact that I’m still working full-time during the school year
That probably means dialing back duration and/or intensity slightly for now, then ramping more aggressively once summer hits and I have more flexibility.
A smoother base phase and a steeper build might be the smarter play.
Not perfect. But still moving forward.