Environmental and physiological data verified using wearable telemetry and metabolic sensing devices.
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This short fasted run delivered a small but clear metabolic conditioning effect. Despite steep grades and intermittent high-power surges, average HR stayed in the aerobic zone (142 bpm) and drift remained controlled (~+3–5%). The stable HR under rising mechanical load suggests effective fat-oxidation, calm mitochondrial output, and low reliance on glycolytic spikes — even without electrolytes or fluids. Compared to your negative drift on high-altitude summits (-8 to -9%), today’s positive drift is expected at lower elevation: less hypoxic stress, fewer red-to-white fiber transitions, and reduced EPO-driven oxygen efficiency. Overall: a compact, low-elevation conditioning session that quietly reinforces the same longevity adaptations your peak hikes trigger.