Garmin has me at a 1 today, and that makes sense. I’ve been in maintenance mode for a while, I’m ramping back up, and fatigue is part of the process. The encouraging part? My acute load is still in the optimal range. That means the work is going where it should — I’m building, not just accumulating random fatigue. Some days will feel great, some days will feel flat, and some days the watch will basically tell you to go to bed. That doesn’t mean the plan is wrong. It means the load is doing what load is supposed to do. With about 5 weeks to go before a 70.3, I’m not trying to avoid fatigue completely — I’m trying to manage it well enough to keep building fitness without digging too deep a hole. That means being honest about sleep, recovery, and how I actually feel in training, not just chasing perfect numbers. Build. Recover. Repeat. What’s your current training readiness telling you?Are you feeling fresh, flat, or somewhere in between? Drop your status below or DM.

This week, we’re going through the full Strength2Go movement assessment one test at a time. Today is the Overhead Squat. This gives you a quick look at mobility, stability, balance, and overall movement control. It’s one of the best starting points for seeing how ready you are to load strength work. Watch the video, give it a try, and score yourself: - 2 = pass - 1 = needs work - 0 = fail If you want, comment your score below or DM me your video.

Yesterday, we started with the Overhead Squat. Today’s assessment is Single-Leg Balance with Reach. This one gives you a good look at: - balance - foot and ankle stability - hip control - coordination - single-leg strength and control That matters in triathlon because running involves controlled single-leg landings. Poor stability shows up as hip drop, especially late in the race, or knee pain. How to do it: Stand on one leg and maintain your balance while, with control, reaching the opposite arm out front. What to look for: - Can you stay balanced without putting the foot down? - Does the standing knee stay stable and track over toes? - Can you control the movement without wobbling all over the place? - Do both sides look and feel similar? Score yourself: - 2 = pass - 1 = needs work - 0 = fail Try both sides and go with the weaker side for your score. If you do it today, drop your score below:2, 1, or 0 If you want feedback, you can also DM me a video.

This community started as a way to build something better for endurance athletes, and it’s quickly become much more than that. To continue building and expanding the Strength2Go system, we’re transitioning to a paid subscription model for new members. 🔒 Current members are now officially Founding Members You will receive: • Lifetime free access (as long as you remain a member) • Full access to all current and future programs • Early access to everything we build This is your system just as much as it is mine. 💪 Membership for new members: $29/month This allows me to: • Build out the full Strength2Go FLOW system • Expand structured programs beyond Ignite • Add monthly live coaching sessions • Begin developing the future Strength2Go app We’re not just building workouts. We’re building a complete strength system for endurance athletes. Let’s go! ~ Jeff

Team, how often are you currently strength training? When do you feel it helps you the most, off-season, early build, in season maintenance, or do you feel it helps at all? Drop your answer + why you think so. There's no wrong answers...