Another small step forward... my training diary entry from November 13 2026
(I took this photo of a fly agaric a year ago today, while I was visiting my cousin in North Rhine-Westphalia. This year, the mushroom season came to an end much earlier. At any rate, I haven’t seen a single fly agaric since I returned from my vacation in Greece.)
Hi Actifitters,
yesterday, reverse pull-ups were on the agenda again, and I managed to improve once more—albeit by just a single repetition. I’m definitely pleased, as it’s another small step forward.
Here is where I currently stand:
The next goal according to the training plan (41):
| set 1 | set 2 | set 3 | set 4 | set 5 | break between sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 120 seconds |
My previous attempt (31):
| set 1 | set 2 | set 3 | set 4 | set 5 | break between sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 120 seconds |
Yesterdays attempt (32):
| set 1 | set 2 | set 3 | set 4 | set 5 | break between sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 120 seconds |
My best attempt before vacation (39):
| set 1 | set 2 | set 3 | set 4 | set 5 | break between sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 120 seconds |
Pull-up training is truly strenuous and exhausting. It will likely take quite some time before I can get back to my previous level of performance. In general, making progress becomes significantly more difficult once you reach a certain age.
Afterward, I hopped on the bike to complete the 75% version of the "Climb of the Week" on Zwift. Here are a few figures from the workout:
Duration - 0:33:31
Distance - 13.25 km
Elevetaion gain - 304 m
Average speed - 23.7 km/h
Maximum speed - 66.5 km/h
Average power output - 206 watts
Maximum power output - 320 watts
Average heart rate - 142 bpm
Maximum heart rate - 172 bpm
Average cadence - 88
Maximum cadence - 105
Calories - 396
A major shopping trip is planned for today. My wife and I intend to visit a drugstore and a supermarket, as well as a furniture store, since we need a narrow cabinet for our bathroom. Naturally, we’ll be doing everything on foot. Whether or not I also manage to get out for a bike ride remains to be seen.
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That's all for today.
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