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date = '2025-10-09T00:45:44+02:00'
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tags = [ "running","watch" ]
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title = 'Against the clock'
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Tuesday, I was convinced I’d had a good session.
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I ran very slowly, stayed in the endurance zone, even managed to finish without any pain.
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In short, I thought it was a success.
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Except… today, after comparing, I realize I was completely wrong.
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##xTuesday — the misleading session
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At the time, I thought I felt “fine.”
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But to avoid blowing up my heart rate, I had to slow down drastically — over 10 minutes per kilometer, almost walking.
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My Polar watch gave me a mediocre score, and I figured it was exaggerating.
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In reality, I was just tired. Too tired to run properly.
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The watch picked up on it before I did.
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Today — the difference
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Two days later, I ran under the same conditions.
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Result: one more kilometer in 30 minutes, a much faster recovery afterward, and a feeling of ease I didn’t have on Tuesday.
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Proof that that day, I was pushing too hard without realizing it.
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## The real lesson
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What I’ve learned is that the watch isn’t a judge — it’s a mirror.
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It doesn’t “criticize” my runs; it shows me when I’m struggling, even if I don’t want to admit it.
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Fatigue isn’t always visible. You think you’re fine, but the numbers tell another story.
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And in that case, the smartest thing to do isn’t to push harder — it’s to adjust.
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## What I take away
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Better a slow jog at 10 minutes per kilometer than no jog at all.
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And sometimes, accepting to slow down is exactly what keeps you progressing — and injury-free.
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So yes, on Tuesday I thought I felt fine.
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But today, I realize slowing down was the right call.
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Not for performance — but for longevity.
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