Plan for Success & don't be a Winter Warrior!!

If you are an athlete reading this in the northern hemisphere it is probably getting pretty chilly outside. I will admit to recently buying thermal tops, long johns and a pair of winter boots that can withstand temperatures down to -32 centigrade & maybe even Polar Bear attacks.

Most of our Blog followers are either in Canada or Scotland and the weather looks to have been pretty similar in both places over the last week. This has an impact as you are forced to train more indoors & your sessions are (hopefully) a bit shorter. You can use this time to your advantage.

Many of you will have hopefully had a great 2012 and are starting to look at your goals for 2013 following an end-of-season rest period from training. Whether you are targeting an Ironman or a Sprint Triathlon, most  people don’t have an A-priority race for 6 or more months. It shouldn't be news to you that you cannot train at a high intensity or expect to be at your peak for an entire year so don't be a 'Winter Warrior'.

Everyone knows a 'Winter Warrior' - an athlete who trains like an animal in the middle of the winter but fades as spring comes around. I hope you're not doing this so instead of training hard, now is a good time to do some planning for the coming season.

In this current preparatory phase you work on perfecting your technique in each of the 3 events and start to develop general aerobic strength and fitness. Consider a Video Swim analysis session to tune up your swimming, a professional Bike Fit to optimise your position, some simple running cadence drills or a specific conditioning programme in the gym.

Speak to your Coach now to get the most out of your training time and they will create a personalised training programme for you to follow and get the best out of yourself on race day. Your training plan should take account of your specific strengths and weaknesses and should fit around your lifestyle and schedule.

If you are looking for a Personalised Training Plan for next year, Video Swim Analysis Clinics or info on  Retul Bike Fitting then contact us at coaching@athelite.net for more details.

Happy Training Everyone!!!