Today’s Plan
Workout Plan:
- Easy Run (45–60 Minutes):
- Easy run in Zone 2 heart rate (target: under 137 bpm)
Fueling Plan:
500 ml flask with Nuun hydration tab + 2 tbsp Brain Octane MCT oil
Pre-Workout: Low carb meal (boiled egg, coffee with 3 tbsp Whey Protein powder+ chocolate milk)
During Workout: 232 calories/hour from a non-carb source
Execution & Reflections:
The forecast threatened chilly rain and high winds, so I made the clear call: Treadmill Time!
I broke the workout into 3 x 20-minute blocks using my Garmin, which made the experience much more manageable. After each segment, I either stood on the rails to sip my fuel blend or slowed to a walk before ramping back up to running speed (4.0 mph, incline 1.0).
🎵 Backed by the Beat: Though I planned to run at 145 BPM, I ended up locking into a 155 BPM rhythm—a steady metronome that kept me focused and moving.
🫁 Zone 2… or is it? According to my heart rate data, I was above my established Zone 2 range. Yet, I was able to comfortably breathe through my nose the entire time. That got me thinking—is my HR zone range accurate? This nose-breathing technique, suggested by experts, might be a more intuitive marker of effort.
📚 Takeaway: Training is a continuous learning process. What feels like a small experiment—like tweaking breathing, pacing, or BPM—can unlock new levels of self-awareness and performance. Today proved that even a treadmill run can offer fresh insights.
Training plan designed by MoTTIV.