On the Road to Fietselfstedentocht 2023
How WHOOP Helped My Training for the Fietselfstedentocht 2023
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![Training on a non-electric cargo bike! The kids love it! No need for fancy GARMIN head units: WHOOP can track your workouts on any vehicle.](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_03_Training-on-a-non-electric-cargo-bike-The-kids-love-it-No-need-for-fancy-GARMIN-head-units-WHOOP-can_500px.jpg)
![My (early morning) resting heart rate is going down, too! It inversely correlates with my HRV going up. Some nights dip into the low 50's, high 40's - I am getting back into shape!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_09_My-early-morning-resting-heart-rate-is-going-down-too-It-inversely-correlates-with-my-HRV-going-up-S_500px.png)
![... as a trained cyclist this ride data is not good: heart rate of 180BPM at an average speed of 22KM/h - this is 'the COVID effect' on my body - MISERABLE DELUXE](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_05_as-a-trained-cyclist-this-ride-data-is-not-good-heart-rate-of-180BPM-at-an-average-speed-of-22KM-h-t_500px.png)
![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)
![WHOOP's data during the entire day of the Fietselfstedentocht](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_15_WHOOP-s-data-during-the-entire-day-of-the-Fietselfstedentocht_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)