After wrapping up a 6-week training cycle, I’m taking a step back to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how I’ll adjust moving forward. From hitting new personal records in the deadlift and squat to running pain-free for the first time in years, this cycle came with big wins—and valuable lessons. In this recap, I’ll share my highlights, what I’ll change for the next block of training, and how I’m planning my upcoming 6-week program to keep building strength, endurance,

Deadlift PRs, intense cardio sessions, and a new FTP—this was a big training week. See how I balanced strength and endurance while prepping for a Half Ironman.

My strongest week yet — and also the one where my shoulder fell apart like a cracked oar on a Viking ship. A breakdown of my workouts, injury missteps, and what I learned heading into my next training cycle.

This week’s training was a mix of highs and hard lessons—from hitting a new bench press PR to struggling with deadlifts and prepping for a future Half Ironman. I’m sharing my honest training log, insights on progress vs. fatigue, and how I balance cardio, lifting, and life.

Big milestone this week — I benched three plates for the first time. This training log covers my full workout week: strength PRs, Olympic lifts, cardio intervals, and thoughts on balancing intensity with recovery.

After last week's recovery, I felt good. Well rested and eager to train. I modified my workout schedule slightly, in an attempt to...

Compound exercises are very effective movements that should be incorporated into most workout routines.