---
aliases: ["Resting HR Q1 2025"]
Is A: Target
Belongs to: "[[25q1]]"
Measure: "[[measure-resting-hr]]"
Goal value: 52
Actual value: 54
Status: Behind
---
# Resting HR Target Q1 2025
Target: resting HR < 52 bpm.

The Q1 2025 target of 52 bpm was set as a modest step from Q4 2024's strong finish at 51 bpm. However, the [[25q1-laputa-v1]] launch consumed enormous amounts of time and mental energy, and [[person-luca-rossi]] anticipated that maintaining the Q4 training volume would be difficult. The target reflected a desire to at least not regress significantly.

## Progress

- January: averaged 53 bpm. Post-half-marathon recovery period plus Laputa crunch mode reduced running from 4x to 2x/week. The reduced volume was immediately visible in the HR data.
- February: worsened to 55 bpm. Laputa v1 launch stress, combined with several late-night coding sessions, disrupted sleep patterns and elevated resting HR noticeably.
- March: recovered slightly to 54 bpm as the launch settled and running frequency returned to 3x/week. Added meditation as a stress management tool.
- Quarter average of 54 bpm -- missed the 52 bpm target by 2 bpm.

## Notes

- This quarter confirmed that product launch periods are incompatible with fitness targets. Future planning should explicitly set lower HR targets during expected launch quarters rather than pretending normal training is possible.
- The meditation habit started in March is promising. Even 10 minutes daily seemed to help with sleep quality and stress-related HR elevation. Worth continuing as a permanent habit.
