Multisport Lab
Post-race recovery doesn't stop the day after your race. Here's what you should be doing for the week after your race.
Positive thinking and planning in the months and weeks leading up to an event are critical elements to setting the stage for a successful race.
Make sure your long workouts feature portions at race intensity.
Every coach will tell you about how to reach your goals.
Heart rate monitors should be used to gauge your training.
Many triathletes suffer from a myriad of "triathlon training" injuries.
This is the time to focus on gently building your aerobic base while making sure to stay connected with the neurological pathway that that teaches and tells your legs to go fast.
Consider breaking up your long ride (or brick) and your long run if possible in your personal schedule.
At the end of a season, it’s important to look back and see what you did correctly in terms of training and what you can improve. Most all athletes can train smarter in some capacity. It can be something as simple as stretching more often, getting better recovery immediately after a tough workout, or just being aware of a much needed day off.
Remember that you are preparing for the single sport of triathlon, not three individual sports.
As a former pro triathlete, one of the greatest lessons I learned was that the "little things" go a long way in training.