Good morning 🌅 from Baby Matthew and me! Tonight, we'll be flying back to Germany 🇩🇪. But before that, I plan to enjoy a long ride on Zwift this morning and wrap up a productive week of training 💪. Wishing everyone a fantastic Sunday! #ukrunchat

1h warmup and then straight into a "Flat is Fast" 💨 event on Zwift. I was close to the lead for most of it, in a tight pack. Things took a turn when Alessia decided to strike up a conversation just as my HR reached 170bpm. It didn't end well for my race 😂 #ukrunchat

It's freezing cold outside in Frankfurt, with temps at -2C, so I've opted for a bike ride instead of my usual run. This year no outdoor runs if the temp is <5C. Finding the balance between fitness gains and learning from past experiences... #ukrunchat

Baby Matthew has just gone to nursery, and it's back on the bike 🚲 for me this morning. It's still bitterly cold outside, so I don't want to take any risks this winter. The weather is supposed to improve this weekend, so I'm really looking forward to it! #ukrunchat

I woke up early this morning to get in a bike workout on Zwift before heading to the airport for a day business trip! If I have the time, I always try to fit it in, although sometimes it's just not possible. Doing what I can! #ukrunchat

After a long day of travel yesterday, I'm feeling a bit so-so today. It looks like it's going to be a rest day for me. I never thought that being a parent would involve dealing with all the germs that baby Matthew brings home 😂 #ukrunchat

Decided not to go for a run today. Feeling better than yesterday, and HRV/HR are mostly recovered. However, it's not worth taking any chances. Another day of rest won't be the end of the world. Hoping to be out and about tomorrow! #ukrunchat

For the first time ever, I managed to avoid getting injured in January. In the past three years (2021-2023), it was the same story on repeat. The freezing temperatures and intense running in harsh conditions took their toll. But this year, I decided to prioritize my well-being.

Poor Carlos.

Recovering but still not great. The wisest thing to do is not to add stress to the body and not train. It’s one of those days when HRV tracking is very useful. I want to train but I feel meh 🫤, a past version of me would have gone out anyway. Instead today, rest day. #ukrunchat

Baby Matthew, Alessia, and I had a bit of a rough night due to his teething. Up from 11pm to 1am, and then again at 5am. Thankfully, he's finally down for a nap 😴 Feeling well today although sleep deprived, we might go out for a 10k run to loosen up our legs! #ukrunchat

Had a great run today with baby Matthew and my wife on the bike 🚲. We even made a quick pit stop to refuel! Unfortunately, the little boy was a bit grumpy on the way back due to teething 🦷. Overall, I'm finally feeling better after a rough week! #ukrunchat

I'm traveling for work today, so I didn't have much time for training. Although we managed to sleep a little better last night, we were still on high alert in case the little boy needed something. So, I wouldn't necessarily call it a restful time, but I'll take what I can get! My

Had a lovely run along the river this morning. Dropped off baby Matthew at nursery and continued with my run. The weather is improving, still chilly but not too terrible. However, there's quite a bit of wind! Hoping for more consistency in my runs now. #ukrunchat

A lot of rain this morning, but I never regret going for a run! However, for some reason, I'm not feeling 100% today (not covid!), so all my runs are now low intensity and easy. I don't miss the hard efforts though, especially since the weather is still miserable! #ukrunchat

Ran 15km in the rain today & feeling good! 🌧️💪 There's something special about embracing the elements that makes every run memorable. Making every effort to make sure that the miserable weather doesn't dampen my spirit! Now, off to tackle the day at work! #ukrunchat

Had another great run this morning. The weather is still grey, but the temperatures are rising, so took my gloves off. Unfortunately, my sleep hasn't been great lately. My little boy had a cough last night and had trouble breathing with his pacifier. Onto the next run! #ukrunchat

Ending this week with a solid total 100km. Sleep hasn't been great lately, and it seems like we're constantly exposed to germs from the nursery. With limited racing opportunities in the first half of the year, I'm focused on building a big engine! #ukrunchat

A strange week for me as I've been dealing with the latest challenge: conjunctivitis. Fortunately, my eyes are less swollen today, so it seems like I'm on the road to recovery. The doctor gave me the green light to exercise, so I'll either go for a bike ride or a run! #ukrunchat

Off to an easy 2h run. Last week was a bit strange; it started with sickness and then turned around in some decent runs! Hopefully, a normal week ahead for once! #ukrunchat