As we get older, the body stops being as resilient as it used to be. Intensity may have to change in our training. Recovery becomes even more important than it already is. As a coach, this is a reminder that understanding how an athlete recovers is massively important. Knowing what they can recover from is the key. How much intensity that can be incorporated into a workout, with proper recovery, and a correctly built out week (with easy days, and recovery days placed appropriately) are all things that need to be taken into consideration.
Read moreIn Injury and Health
Triathletes have a hard training regimen to manage: Swimming, biking, running, & strength training. Not that other athletes don't work hard - I'm certainly not saying that at all - but a lot of triathletes find it hard to maintain training, life, and work. It means early mornings, long days, and in the end it can be hard not only physically, but mentally.
And mentally, when injuries occur, things can become even more difficult.
Read moreTraining and Nutrition
As individuals are now deep into base-building, moving on to race specific training, or in some cases are already beginning their racing season, nutrition is an important topic that shouldn't be overlooked in regards to successful triathlon training. Not just race-day nutrition. But your overall nutritional plan.
I'm talking about properly fueling your body to train, recover, and race. Triathlon training is not a diet. Don't cut carbs. Don't eat fewer calories that you're expending.
Read moreStructuring A Successful Pre-Season
With the off-season behind us, we now look ahead to the training and racing that we'll be doing in 2015. And to start off training properly, solid pre-season work is required. But what are you really looking to accomplish in the pre-season? What's the goal? What sort of work should be done?
Most individuals require work on their aerobic base as they come off their off-season. And, most people think that this requires boring, long & slow, training. While base-building training isn't the most exciting, it does have great benefits. And it can be structured to not be all about long & slow efforts.
Read moreEnd Of Year Giveaway
As 2014 comes to an end, we here at Podium Training Systems have been busy planning for 2015. We have some great sponsor partnerships - both new and returning - lined up for next year, and in celebration of this (and the spirit of the holiday season) we're holding an end of year giveaway.
All you need to do is sign up for the Podium Training mailing list by filling out the signup form below. By doing so, you'll not only receive the monthly newsletter (which is always full of great information), but you'll be automatically entered in a drawing to win one of the below prizes:
- Grand Prize: One semi-custom triathlon training plan (value $225)
- First Prize: Amrita Nutrition gift pack. (T-shirt, water bottle, swim cap, sample bars)
- Second Prize: Nuun Hydration gift pack. (Water bottle, Nuun samples)
All subscribers of the Podium Training mailing list are automatically entered to win. Winners will be chosen on January 1, 2015. Winners will be chosen at random, and will be contacted via email with details on how to claim their prize. The first and second prizes are limited to those in North America (sorry - shipping rates and all) but the grand prize is open to anyone!**
**Grand prize available only to those that are not currently Podium Training Systems athletes.
