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.

Strength is going up, endurance is improving, and the long runs are getting smoother. In this week’s training log, I share the workouts, cardio intervals, and recovery wins that are pushing my hybrid training forward—plus a few thoughts from the squat rack…

Kicking off my hybrid training block with post-holiday soreness, lighter lifting, and a brutal 2-hour run. Here’s how I’m easing back into full-body performance with a mix of strength work, cardio intervals, and lessons learned about hydration, pacing, and recovery.