The quarter built steadily through April and May, settling into a near-daily rhythm of weekday gravel rides punctuated by regular swims. Much better better execution of my basic week. Still room to improve my week, I kept putting runs on the calendar and then generally didn’t get to them. I have really struggled to run regularly, my head just isn’t in it. Despite missing on the scheduled runs my weeks were solid.

It has been great to get back to really regular training this quarter. I feel far better when I get some exercise in. A key part of this period for me has been a focus on green zone training. I really focused on getting back out everyday which brings the intensity down by default. Especially considering the spotty nature of first quater of the year.

As the spring unfolded my swimming backed off. I was pleased with the progress in the pool. Without much total volume I was approaching a low 30 minute half ironman swim pace. I started the year with intentions of racing a half ironman but due to my inability to get back to running I abandoned that and as the weather improved ramped my swimming down.

Week-by-Week Summary

Week Dates Activities Distance Duration Elevation Highlights
1 Apr 1–5 — — — — Quiet start to the quarter
2 Apr 6–12 6x Gravel 80.7 km 4h01 292 m First full slate of gravel rides
3 Apr 13–19 3x Gravel, 2x Swim 71.3 km 4h02 346 m Swimming joins the routine
4 Apr 20–26 3x Gravel, 2x Run, 1x Swim 77.1 km 4h47 423 m First runs of the year
5 Apr 27–May 3 4x Gravel, 2x Swim 96.4 km 5h21 599 m Volume starts to climb
6 May 4–10 3x Gravel, 1x Swim 94.6 km 4h56 709 m 44.8 km ride, biggest climbing day (535 m)
7 May 11–17 3x Cycling, 2x Gravel, 1x Swim 104.9 km 5h36 583 m Longest single ride: 46.7 km
8 May 18–24 3x Gravel, 2x Cycling, 2x Swim 135.7 km 7h28 970 m Biggest week of the quarter
9 May 25–31 3x Gravel, 2x Swim 99.5 km 5h25 410 m Steady volume maintained
10 Jun 1–7 2x Gravel, 1x Swim 42.1 km 2h23 237 m Quietest week; light recovery
11 Jun 8–14 4x Gravel, 1x Swim 112.1 km 5h42 814 m Longest session: 46.3 km / 2h09
12 Jun 15–21 2x Gravel, 1x Cycling 54.9 km 2h32 224 m Tapered week
13 Jun 22–28 5x Gravel, 1x Mountain Bike 133.1 km 6h41 843 m Big finish; first MTB ride
14 Jun 29–30 — — — — Close of the quarter
Quarter Totals: 62 activities 1102.4 km 58h54 6450 meters elevation

Activity Breakdown

  • Bike (Gravel / Road / MTB): 47
  • Swim: 13
  • Run: 2

Metrics

  • VO2 max trajectory: 42 → 45 (fitness building through the quarter)
  • Biggest week: Week 8 (May 18–24) — 135.7 km, 7h28
  • Longest session (duration): Gravel ride on Jun 13 — 46.3 km, 2h09, 534 m climbing
  • Longest session (distance): Cycling on May 17 — 46.7 km, 2h00
  • Training status at quarter end: heavier aerobic-low load, aerobic-high shortage