September 14, 2023 (Thursday) This week was a Landmine day and load was kept constant from start to finish. This allowed me to keep a steady HR response and keep form/technique sharp. Truthfully, I felt the need to deload slightly vs progressively overload. As always, listen to your body to stay in the game for the long-haul vs short term gains. Post 20 minutes of landmine work a quick 2 mile run was engaged using a run:jog (30 sec:30 sec) methodology. Achilles tendinopathy is rearing its ugly head per increasing the work ratio up to 1:45 (min:sec) and I am pivoting back to a 30:30 approach instead. Use of a heel shim is also being utilized to see if I can provide some additional support to the Achilles (both while running and when at work). Always learning and adjusting my friends. From hamstring strain to an irritated Achilles tendon. All good. Pre-workout sauna at 195-203F and cold shower outdoor (3:16 min). Using a hot/cold/hot rhythm; sauna heat up/outdoor cold shower/sauna heat up. [30-minute Landmine Full Body Workout | Run] A1. Landmine Squat to Press w/ reverse lunge L/R x 10A2. Landmine RDL w/ row x 10 (5/5) A3. Landmine Clean to Press x 10 (5/5) 4 sets | 21:28 RPE 6 (1-10 scale) | Ave HR 136 bpm (157 peak)B1. 2.06 miles (30 sec run | 30 sec jog)Ave pace 7:08/mile and 6:03 best split Mile 1: 7:34/mileMile 2: 6:41/mileRunning Power: 335 wattsAve HR: 152 bpmStride Length: 1.2 MGround Contact: 245 MSVert Oscillation: 9.9 cmShoe: Hoka