Updated
26.03.14
Duration
C26
Parameters
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| ID | 26002A |
| Duration | Full year, 2026 |
| Start Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Target | 70% of calendar days (255 of 365) |
| Min Success | 60% of calendar days (219 of 365) |
| Tracking Method | Annual workout spreadsheet + Apple Watch |
| Workout Threshold | Any activity raising HR over 100bpm for 15+ minutes |
Objective
Work out on at least 70% of all days in 2026, with 60% as the floor for a successful year.
Hypothesis
I ran this same experiment in 2025 and hit 64% through April, which is on track but short of 70%. I’ve never sustained this high a workout percentage before. The theory is that pushing toward 70% forces more moderate, sustainable days rather than a boom-bust cycle of intense sessions followed by long breaks. Tying this to races and events gives me external deadlines that should keep the motivation from going flat mid-year.
Experiment Design
Track every workout in my annual workout spreadsheet. Zone 2 and above is preferred, but anything that consistently raises my heart rate over 100bpm for at least 15 minutes counts. This includes strength training, running, and active recovery days. Workouts will typically correspond with an Apple Watch activity as well.
The running component is new this year. I’ll be building toward multiple races and events throughout 2026, which should naturally drive up workout frequency on weeks where motivation is low.
Risk
I’ve never hit 70% before. The gap between 64% and 70% sounds small but compounds over a year. Injury is the real threat, especially as I add running volume. A bad week can easily cascade into two bad weeks. The goal needs to stay flexible enough that a rough patch doesn’t kill the whole year.
Results
Results to be filled in after the experiment.
Next Steps
If I land between 60-70%, that’s a win. If I hit 70%, the question becomes whether 75% is realistic for 2027 or if 70% is simply the sustainable ceiling.