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Training Session

RowErg gets easier, burpees don't

November 1, 2025 (UTC)
Hyrox Specificity

Training Metrics

Type
Hybrid
Distance
12.02 km
Duration
90 min
Intensity
Hard

First blog entry after 1hr vibe code yayyyy.

The main hybrid engine session only lasted about 24 minutes, and I was slightly worried that it didn’t feel long or grindy enough to hit the intended ā€œlong, hard workā€ stimulus. But looking back, the running volume was actually higher than in the original plan, so the total aerobic load still matched the session’s purpose.

The row felt great after I made a small technical adjustment: lowering the foot position and setting the damper between 2–3. That change made the stroke feel smoother and more rhythmic. I remember when holding a 2:05/500 m pace used to feel uncomfortable — now it feels like a cruising aerobic rhythm. That’s a really good sign that my base fitness and efficiency are improving.

The pram jog after the session also felt better than usual. I could stay comfortably in Zone 2 heart rate but move a bit faster than before, which I think comes from the hybrid training that helped my posture.

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