Day 9 of 300 - Back on track

Jan 8, 2026

Part 1: The Load Test (Morning Run)

Yesterday I took a bit of a break, no run, no energy but I did get the hour of cycling done. This morning I took the myself for a 5km trial using the “Week 2” C25K protocol (1 minute Run / 1 minute 30 seconds Walk). I needed to see if the stress of running would trigger that tightness above the knee again.

The Run Data:

Part 2: Full Capacity Confirmation (Afternoon Cycle)

With the all clear signal from the morning run, I was cleared to complete the double.

Yesterday, I rode at a meager 95 bpm with zero resistance to protect the leg. Today, I needed to confirm that I could return to a standard training load without issues.

The Cycle Data:

Encouraging. My pace is faster (9:15 /km) and my heart rate is lower (132 bpm) than previous similar sessions, indicating improved aerobic efficiency. But data doesn’t feel pain.

The real metric for this morning wasn’t on the watch. It was the sensation in the leg during impact. The verdict? No pain at all.

The difference between yesterday’s 95 bpm flush and today’s 116 bpm effort is significant. It confirms that yesterday was just a temporary blip. I’m back to full operating capacity.

Day 10 Totals:

I dodged a bullet by listening to the warning signs early. Now, it’s time to get back to work.

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