diff --git a/.planning/STATE.md b/.planning/STATE.md
index 8ab11ca..7940628 100644
--- a/.planning/STATE.md
+++ b/.planning/STATE.md
@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 gsd_state_version: 1.0
 milestone: v1.0
 milestone_name: milestone
-status: planning
+status: executing
 stopped_at: Phase 7 context gathered
-last_updated: "2026-09-21T22:24:22.137Z"
-last_activity: 2026-09-21
+last_updated: "2026-09-22T10:39:04.511Z"
+last_activity: 2026-09-22 -- Phase 7 planning complete
 progress:
   total_phases: 15
   completed_phases: 6
-  total_plans: 37
+  total_plans: 43
   completed_plans: 37
   percent: 40
 ---
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ See: .planning/PROJECT.md (updated 2026-09-16)
 
 Phase: 7
 Plan: Not started
-Status: Ready to plan
-Last activity: 2026-09-21
+Status: Ready to execute
+Last activity: 2026-09-22 -- Phase 7 planning complete
 
 Progress: [██████████] 100%