Welcome back to the weekly training roundup! This is where the best-laid plans and real life go toe-to-toe, and let me tell you, things got a little splashy this week. With eight weeks under the belt, the rhythm is starting to feel like a groove—just with a few plot twists along the way.
Breaking Down the Week
Planned vs Actual: The Showdown
This week was supposed to be a beautifully balanced blend of cycling, running, and swimming. On paper, it all looks so simple: a couple of easy rides, two short runs, two pool sessions, and a long weekend ride. Reality, however, decided to have a little fun.
What Went Well
Let’s swim right into the highlights. If there’s one thing I can say about this week, it’s that you basically lived in the pool. Not only did you double the number of swim sessions from planned, but you also stacked up an impressive 5.1 km of swimming—over 2 km more than scheduled! That’s like showing up to a dinner party with two extra desserts. You might have missed a couple of runs, but you made waves (and then some) in the water.
The rides, while a bit shorter than planned, were heroic in their own right. Both were virtual climbs through European landscapes—Tenerife and Lago di Resia—and you still rolled out almost 60 km! These virtual adventures are not for the faint of heart, and your legs are probably still talking about it.
What Could Be Improved
Running, oh running, wherefore art thou? Just one run found its way onto the board this week, falling short of the two short sessions planned. It was a longer run than scheduled, which is great, but the total time and distance took a bit of a hit.
Cycling slipped a little, too—one session got away, leaving you with two instead of three. The good news? The legs are still getting solid work, but consistency is key, especially as we move deeper into the season.
The Unexpected Twists
The swim bonanza really takes the gold star this week. Four sessions—somewhat shorter in duration, but together adding up to a mega mileage. Whether it was a craving for chlorine or pure logistics, you leaned into your strengths and got quality work done.
Let’s not ignore the longer-than-planned evening workout and the creative use of virtual rides. Sometimes you have to adapt, and sometimes adaptation leads to even better results than sticking to the script.
Pro Tips for Next Week
- Balance the Three: It’s easy to get carried away with favorites (looking at those swim goggles!), but remember, the magic is in the mix. Pencil in those runs and rides—don’t let them escape!
- Consistency is King: Even if you can’t hit the planned distances every time, keep the routine of sessions. It’s about habit-building just as much as the mileage.
- Celebrate Adaptability: If the pool is calling, answer it—but try to sprinkle in a little of everything. Variety keeps things fresh and your body guessing.
- Listen to Your Body: Doubling up on swims is impressive, but stay tuned in to recovery. The goal is to finish strong, not just finish.
- Plan Ahead for Missed Sessions: If you know a ride or run might get squeezed, see if you can move things around earlier in the week to keep the streak alive.
Remember, every week is a new story. This chapter was all about rolling with the waves, literally and figuratively. Keep showing up, keep mixing it up, and get ready—the next seven days are yours to shape.
See you at the starting line!
Generated on February 23, 2026