The Holme Run

Today I ran a 10k at the ATW Nottingham Holme Run 🏃‍♂️. 

My time was 1:06:18, which is a new PB for me at this distance! 🎉

But… it wasn’t my best race. 😓 My heart rate stayed high the entire time (average 177 😳), and my performance condition was below baseline. Over the past week, my HRV, training readiness, and body battery were all in the rock bottom ⚠️, my sleep was poor 😴, and my watch kept telling me I was “strained” ☹️.

I felt drained, so I listened to my body and skipped training on Friday. 💪 I had an active day and my body battery was only at 7% – definitely not the best state for a workout! 🔋 Thankfully, after a solid night’s sleep 🛏️, my HRV returned to normal, and my body battery recharged to 81% (up from 31% earlier this week!). 🔋✨ I’m glad I gave myself the rest I needed.

Sometimes, recovery is just as important as training! 🧘‍♂️💥

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Monday: The Long Run Struggle and the Power of Recovery 🏃‍♂️💪

 Mondays are always long run days for me. After a fun weekend away, I started the day already feeling exhausted. The day started off busy, with a delivery of materials for our house renovation 🚚. Then a morning of wallpaper stripping 🧽, followed by a well-needed lunch 🍽️.

         

Despite my fatigue, I laced up my shoes and set off for my afternoon run 👟. The sun was shining 🌞, and the weather was perfect for a long, steady pace run. But as the miles ticked by, I couldn’t ignore the lack of energy in my legs and the heaviness in my body. I knew something was off.

By 4pm, my Garmin did what it does best: it gave me a reality check ⏱️. My body battery was a 5%! The message was clear - today wasn't about pushing harder; it was time to embrace recovery 🛀.

Progress isn’t just about the grind—it’s about knowing when to rest, recharge, and listen to our bodies 💡. For me, Monday turned into a reminder that recovery is just as important as the run itself. Time to focus on restoration and ready myself for the next challenge 💯.

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