Day 29: Closing in on the Finish Line ☄️
Today's run was Garmin's suggested recovery workout: a light 28-minute session that felt more like a brisk walk. Given how tired I am at this stage, I would’ve taken a full rest day if not for the fact that there are only two days left in the challenge. Active recovery worked fine, though—it helped me loosen up while keeping the momentum alive.
Stats for Today
- Distance: 4.19 km
- Average Pace: 6:41 min/km
- Duration: 28:03
- Average Heart Rate: 128 bpm
- Sleep Score: 85 (8 hours, 10 minutes)
- VO2 Max: 53
- Endurance Score: 6243
Progress From Day 1 to Today
- 01 November: 0 km
- 29 November: 155 km logged in total
- Longest Run: 10 km
- Average Daily Distance: 5.34 km
- VO2 Max: 51 → 53
- Endurance Score: 5698 → 6245
Highlights and Reflections
- Endurance & VO2 Max:
My VO2 Max has seen a steady improvement, and so has my endurance score. I’ve built a stronger aerobic base and can run at a faster pace while staying in a comfortable heart rate zone. - Sleep:
This has been inconsistent, ranging from 55 to 95 in sleep scores. Despite having a solid bedtime and wake-up routine, factors like diet and general life stress have impacted quality. This is definitely a priority when I’m back home. - Race Predictor:
At the start, my half-marathon time prediction was 1:53:00 (5:23 min/km). Now, it’s 1:47:00 (5:05 min/km). I’m still far from my sub-1:30:00 goal for next year’s Oslo Half Marathon, but shaving 20 seconds per kilometer in just a month is encouraging. For the 5K, my predictor says 21:57. Tomorrow, I’m planning to test this and see how close I can get—or even beat it!
Looking Ahead
I’ve felt moments of fatigue, stiffness, and the creeping thought of potential injuries during this challenge. Yet, I’ve avoided setbacks and actually feel stronger now than at the start. I’m excited to wrap this up tomorrow with a max-effort 5K and share my full reflections on the journey.
Final Day Tomorrow - Peace, Pace!
