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Garmin Coach – Final Race (May 28)

On May 28, I completed the final 5K race of my 17-week Garmin Coach adaptive training plan.

Final Result

  • Time: 21:50
  • Pace: 4:21 / km
  • Effort Rating: 9/10 (very rare – only 2–3 runs in hundreds earned this)

Reflections

Honestly, it was a mixed feeling — not bad, but not the breakthrough I had hoped for. I beat my previous 5K record by 8 seconds, which is still a win, but I expected more spark at the finish line.

That said, the race was even and steady, with a visible improvement in heart rate control:

  • 1 km: 4:21 / HR avg 173
  • 2 km: 4:22 / HR avg 182
  • 3 km: 4:22 / HR avg 184
  • 4 km: 4:23 / HR avg 185 (mini-crisis hit here)
  • 5 km: 4:18 / HR avg 185 — last 150m with a sprint finish

Key Improvement

  • Average HR dropped from 187 bpm (previous cycle) to 181 bpm.
  • I handled the critical phase better — crisis came at 4 km this time, not 3 km like before.
  • No collapse, no giving up — just consistent effort to the end.

Conclusion

This wasn’t my most inspired performance, but it was one of the most resilient. I’ve come a long way in pacing, endurance, and mental fortitude. Next cycle will be stronger.