2026-04-22

Active recovery

• Id: 2026-04-22-active-recovery
• Title: Active recovery
• Kind: workout
• Discipline: bike
• Surface: road or trainer
• Priority: support
• Planned time: unscheduled
• Duration: 1:00
• Intensity: very easy aerobic only
• Location: Victoria, BC
• TrainingPeaks ID: 3693285589

Objective

Promote recovery and restore freshness without adding meaningful training stress.

Goal

Absorb the surrounding aerobic work and arrive at the next endurance session feeling better, not flatter.

Reasoning

This sits between two longer aerobic-density rides, so the right answer is a true reset session rather than trying to squeeze in extra load. The session should preserve circulation and routine while protecting freshness.

Workout plan

• Ride 1:00 very easy from start to finish.
• Keep the entire ride fully conversational.
• Stay aerobic only, with no pressure on climbs, no extended pulls, and no hidden work.
• If Tuesday lands heavier than expected, shorten to 40-50 min or replace the ride with full rest.

Recovery

• Gentle mobility only.
• Reduce total life stress where practical.

Fueling

• Keep meals normal and recovery-oriented.
• Do not under-eat because the ride is short.

Constraints

• No hard accelerations.
• No efforts above easy aerobic.
• This day should improve freshness, not add training stress.

Notes

Coach intent: true recovery ride, not an endurance ride in disguise.