According to Garmin, I’ve been in “Maintaining” status for a couple of weeks now. After nine months of steady VO₂ max improvements, it seems I’ve hit a plateau.
I could switch things up to chase more gains, but honestly, maintaining might be exactly what I need right now. My mileage has been solid, but I’m not eager to pile on more volume or intensity—especially with a lingering ache in my left calf/Achilles that refuses to fade.
Despite the lull in progress, there are still small wins. I ran eight miles on Sunday at a 7:47 pace—a hard but controlled effort. I’m also on a 37-day step streak that started at the end of August, and while October has begun a bit slower, I’m still on pace for around 116 miles this month.
Between middle school basketball games, later sunrises, and morning chauffeur duty for cross country and cheer practice, the days are long and the mornings short.
Running performance isn’t everything. Sometimes life takes priority, and in those moments, simply maintaining is enough. For now, I’ll focus on the positives and keep playing the long game.
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