Training, Endurance, and WHOOP
Using WHOOP to Prepare 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![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)
![... 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)
![Testing positive for COVID, you don't want this when picking up the training regiment...](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_04_Testing-positive-for-COVID-you-don-t-want-this-when-picking-up-the-training-regiment_500px.jpg)
![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)