First metcon of the hybrid cycle and it landed right. The novelty mattered — after weeks of Zone 2 Prowl work, varied movement patterns and variable HR demand were exactly what the legs and head were asking for. Avg HR 134 / peak 172 is the highest peak effort in the last month . 443 kcal in 52 min is roughly 2× the burn rate of recent Sentinel sessions. Cardiovascular response was appropriate, no signs of over-reach. Piece 2 shoulder work held together. Band chest press and incline push-ups felt clean through the four rounds — no rotator cuff complaint, no pressing through pain. With no bench in the Sentinel program, this is the entire pressing stimulus for the week. Do not skip.