WHOOP for running and triathlon: turn Recovery and Strain into today's training decision
WHOOP gives you a recovery score every morning. SkolCoach combines Recovery, Strain and sleep data to answer the practical question: what should you do today?
What the coach imports
- Recovery — your recovery percentage and its components, including HRV and resting heart rate.
- Strain — daily cardiovascular load, including activity outside your planned sessions.
- Sleep — duration, stages and sleep debt.
Fresh data throughout the day
WHOOP sends updates as the strap syncs, so the coach can use your latest Recovery before you even open the app. The morning decision is based on last night.
Recovery versus the plan
A red Recovery score does not automatically mean a rest day. The coach considers the trend, the week's load and your next race. If an adjustment is needed, you receive a before-and-after proposal, and the plan changes only after you select Apply.
FAQ
What does the WHOOP Recovery percentage mean?
It estimates readiness for strain using HRV, resting heart rate, sleep and respiratory rate. Green (67%+) suggests you are ready to train, yellow (34–66%) calls for moderation, and red prioritises recovery. SkolCoach interprets the score in the context of your week rather than treating it as a command.
How is WHOOP Strain different from planned training load?
Strain covers the whole day, including work, stress and everyday activity. Your plan is built around training load, but the coach uses Strain as background: high non-training Strain can justify reducing volume even when Recovery is green.
Do I still need a watch if I have WHOOP?
For a complete training picture, yes. WHOOP does not record workout pace and power in the same way as a sports watch. Connect Garmin, COROS, Suunto or Polar through intervals.icu, and WHOOP directly.
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