---
aliases: ["Resting HR Q2 2025"]
Is A: Target
Belongs to: "[[25q2]]"
Measure: "[[measure-resting-hr]]"
Goal value: 52
Actual value: 55
Status: Behind
---
# Resting HR Target Q2 2025
Target: resting HR < 52 bpm.

The 52 bpm target was maintained from Q1, representing a second attempt at this level. Despite the ongoing [[25q2-laputa-v2]] development work, the plan was to protect training time more aggressively by blocking morning hours for exercise before starting work. [[person-sara-ricci]] also suggested adding strength training to the routine to support overall metabolic health.

## Progress

- April: averaged 54 bpm. The morning exercise block worked well initially, with 4 runs per week for the first two weeks. A knee niggle in the third week forced a reduction to 2x/week plus cycling.
- May: plateaued at 55 bpm. The knee issue persisted, limiting running to easy efforts only. Strength training sessions were added (2x/week) but their HR impact takes longer to materialize.
- June: held at 55 bpm. The knee improved by mid-June and running volume gradually increased, but not enough time remained to see HR improvement within the quarter.
- Quarter average of 55 bpm -- missed the 52 bpm target by 3 bpm.

## Notes

- The knee issue was a reminder that injury prevention (stretching, strength work, proper warm-ups) needs to be part of the routine, not an afterthought. Running volume ramp-ups should be gradual.
- Two consecutive misses on the HR target suggest 52 bpm may not be achievable alongside the current work intensity. Re-evaluating whether 53 bpm is a more honest target for 2025.
