Friday Thoughts 92

Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Thoughts, where I share things I’ve seen or been thinking about lately. Enjoy!

Seltzer vs. Sparkling
There’s been a debate and at gym and consider this my official statement: there is no difference between seltzer and sparkling water. They’re simply two terms for the same thing—carbonated water. Case closed.

Untapped
Just some more love for these little packets. Sure, I could make my own or fill a soft flask with maple syrup for a long day out, but the individual serving packs are just too convenient. Perfect for training days or long races when I want something quick and easy.

What’s Next
I’m feeling really fit after finishing MMD last weekend. The big question I’m pondering—what’s next? I have a few ideas, like a couple different mountain routes, floating in my head. The only thing officially locked in right now is the Great Bay 5K in late October.

HRV
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a measure of your body’s recovery status. It’s the natural variation in time between heartbeats, measured in milliseconds. Generally speaking, higher HRV means you’re more recovered; lower HRV means your body is under stress.

Back in April, I had a 10-day stretch where mine tanked. This time it dropped a couple days before MMD. I’ve been training this week, but keeping things moderate—getting to bed early and cutting off caffeine sooner.

When HRV dips, I think it takes many days to climb back up, no matter what you do.

Climbing out of the hole!

That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading—see you next time.

—Justin Miner