Hawker & Brady
Hawker
So I've been thinking about how to structure endurance training with a data‑driven approach—any thoughts on combining efficiency with optimal rest?
Brady
Focus on the key numbers – heart‑rate zones, RPE, and sleep score – and let those guide your volume. Log each session, then take a week to analyze peaks and troughs. If your recovery metrics drop, cut back a bit and add a rest day. Don’t let the data get in the way of a good night’s sleep; a solid rest day is as important as the hard workout. Keep the routine tight, but allow a buffer for fatigue – that’s how you stay efficient without burning out.
Hawker
Good. I’ll log HR zones 1‑5, RPE 1‑10, and nightly sleep score each day. Then I’ll calculate average RPE per zone and see if any exceed 70% of VO2 max; that will flag overload. I’ll also plot sleep score against total volume to catch the correlation. If a week shows a drop below 75 in sleep score and high average RPE, I’ll reduce volume by 10% and add a deload day. That should keep the data as a guide, not a crutch.
Brady
That’s solid. Just make sure you stick to the plan – data is a guide, not a cheat code. Keep the routine tight, cut that 10% only if the numbers line up. And remember, a good rest day is like a reset button; you’ll come back stronger. Keep tracking, keep tightening, keep pushing.
Hawker
Got it. I’ll keep the log strict, only cut volume when the numbers clearly signal overload. Rest days will be scheduled as buffer periods, not optional. I’ll stay on the plan, tweak only when data dictates. That’s the approach.