Harnessing Data for Optimised Training
A Tale of Training for Fietselfstedentocht 2023 with WHOOP Data Insights
May 31, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
This Monday I completed 235KM on my fixed gear bike during the Fietselfstedentocht 2023. It was a nice ride with fair weather and favourable wind conditions. Yet, I took the challenge seriously and prepared myself with some proper training. In this post I'll have a look at the trend data from my WHOOP in preparation for the Elfstedentocht.
Continue reading![Kevin (brother), me and Rob (brother in law) at the finish!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_13_Kevin-brother-me-and-Rob-brother-in-law-at-the-finish_500px.jpg)
![Collecting all stamps to earn a](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_12_Collecting-all-stamps-to-earn-a-Elfstedenkruisje-medal_500px.jpg)
![Smile and keep on cycling! Eventually things DO get BETTER.](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_06_Smile-and-keep-on-cycling-Eventually-things-DO-get-BETTER_500px.jpg)
![I have gained weight as I lost fitness: confirming that WHOOP is on to something: there seems to be an inverse correlation between my weight and HRV trends](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_01_I-have-gained-weight-as-I-lost-fitness-confirming-that-WHOOP-is-on-to-something-there-seems-to-be-an_500px.png)
![Training has its effects: my average HRV is trending upwards again!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_08_Training-has-its-effects-my-average-HRV-is-trending-upwards-again_500px.png)
![Garmin's highly detailed data from the Edge 1030 Plus includes: heart rate, power, location, respiratory rate, pedal balance, cadence, temperature and distance](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_14_Garmin-s-highly-detailed-data-from-the-Edge-1030-Plus-includes-heart-rate-power-location-respiratory_500px.png)