Attacking Your Weakness- The Swim
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This is the first in a four part series of how to best approach and maximize your off-season to set you up for the best possible 2014.
The triathlon season is winding down for the year and this is the time of year when folks start asking “What should I do during the off-season’ There is plenty of non-triathlon related fun to be had as well as not-so-fun obligations to catch up on, however this blog will assume your primary goal is to maximize your fall and winter to set yourself up for an improved 2014. It also assumes that you aren’t burnt out, and are healthy and injury free.
Take a Break
No matter what you’ve been doing, it’s time to take a step back after your last race of the season and take a break from training. That doesn’t necessarily mean creating a permanent indent in your couch but rather a break from metrics, intensity and careful planning of workouts. If you still want to swim, bike, and run, consider doing it sans Garmin and doing social, fun workouts.
If you can’t stand to not do something productive, this is a great time to treat those little niggles and minor injuries you …read more
