The first quarter of the year (Q1) is an interesting time of year for us triathletes. The stress, travel, and excesses of the holidays are over. But the really hard, specific training for our summer target events is still several months away. What to do? This is the perfect time of year to work on setting good habits, while you have the extra physical, mental, and emotional capacity to really focus on them.
To beat the heat and keep your training consistent, here are a few tips for training in hot weather.
Athletes with strong mental resilience can handle discomfort, setbacks, and fatigue, and stay focused with a determination to push through.
Want to get stronger and faster? Include recovery in your training plan.
There are a number of ways that you can increase the aerodynamics to reduce drag which allows for less effort to be used and hold the same speed.
By integrating early brick workouts into your triathlon training regimen, you're not just preparing your body; you're building a mental resilience that will prove invaluable on race day.
Improving running economy starts with training aerobic capacity and then peppering in a little bit of speed here and there.
To avoid injury, sickness and improve performance, it is important to manage your training load and fuel your body with the right nutrients.
"I love the active lifestyle associated with training for triathlon. My body feels better as I have to balance the three sports and I enjoy the discipline required to train for endurance racing.
“I have a passion for the feeling I get as my capability improves and truly enjoy the training process itself.”
