Listen to Subtle Fatigue Signals, Back Off Early
Related to AC’s article Each time we arrive at a new level, it will only take a little too much to derail ourselves. “Little” meaning a couple hours/sessions per week or more than one bad decision (usually intensity related) The feeling to watch for is a subtle downward shift in motivation. You won’t feel it if you are caffeine-maxing I don’t force myself to admit my current load is too much. Instead, I ask if I can, and want to, increase load from here. It’s easier to answer that question honestly. If the answer is “no” then it’s time to ease off. Done early, there is no cost, there’s a benefit because I’m removing non-functional fatigue Picture is 121-151 CTL for six months. Rolling a balanced, basic week resulted in run bests (5K/13.1M) and knocking 10 minutes from my 2025 result at the OV Tri - faster at every segment. Each time I’ve hit ~150, I’ve felt the feeling. I don’t fight it. I back off. I know the game is stacking weeks. Compounding seems like witchcraft when we’re on the inside. With deep general fitness we only a handful of sessions away from being race ready. PS: three years ago, my comfortable load was ~75 CTL. Each year I have tolerated one step up. 75/100/120/140 1,000 days from now => Your body could be in a completely different place
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