
Training Log β Saturday | Cycle 2 β Week 7 | Phase 2 (P2)

Morning β Fasted Cardio
Started the day with a fasted 20-minute treadmill jog.
β’ Distance: 3.51 km
β’ Avg pace: 5:43/km
β’ Avg HR: 114 bpm
β’ Max HR: 131 bpm
β’ Avg Power: 325 W

Easy progressive pace, HR very stable β perfect aerobic activation. Helped ease DOMS from this weekβs training.

Took a short nap around noon. Glutes and lower back still tight from the MTB volume β expected adaptation.

Afternoon β MTB Ride with Edge 1050
First proper ride with the Garmin Edge 1050 β smooth and fun loop near the river, mostly flat.
β’ Distance: 24.4 km
β’ Elevation gain: 288 m
β’ Duration: 1h19
β’ Avg speed: 18.5 km/h
β’ Max speed: 54.4 km/h
β’ Avg HR: 116 bpm
β’ Max HR: 133 bpm
β’ Training effect (aerobic): 2.2

Spent 67% of time in Zone 2, 22% in Z1 β solid base ride, no anaerobic stress. Legs still a bit tired but cardio fresh.

Phase 2 (P2) β Diet & Supplement Stack

Post-ride meal:
β’ 180g egg whites + 250g jasmine rice

Balanced refuel with lean protein and fast-digesting carbs

Current daily supplement stack:
- Morning (fasted or pre-training):
β’ Yohimbine HCL 10 mg
β’ Green tea extract (EGCG)
β’ Caffeine 150β200 mg
β’ Taurine 1.5 g
β’ R-ALA 300 mg
β’ Electrolyte tabs
- With meals:
β’ Omega-3 (2β3 g EPA/DHA)
β’ Multivitamin + mineral
β’ Magnesium bisglycinate
β’ Zinc (evening)
β’ Probiotic (AM or PM)
- Intra-ride/training (if needed):
β’ Electrolytes + BCAAs
β’ Optional: 25g cluster dextrin (if over 60 min ride)
- Post-training shake (optional):
β’ 50g whey isolate or hydrolysate
β’ 25g highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD)
This whey includes:
- Creatine monohydrate 5g
- Taurine 1g
- Electrolytes
- Enzymes for digestion

Goals during P2:
Maintain lean mass
- Support performance (especially endurance)
- Reduce fatigue accumulation
- Optimize fat loss and blood sugar sensitivity with R-ALA