#807 – Winterize Your Training

There’s not much worse than starting each year from scratch with rusty joints and bones, so today we look at some strategies to get the most out of your “off-season” training. Many may seem non-traditional, but the biggest key is to enjoy what you’re doing and stay in the fitness ballpark. We get into flex months, the reality of too much intensity, spending time working on things that will matter the most next year and slowing down degradation of fitness. The long game is life, so be all in on your health. Topics:  T-100 KONA broadcast NASCAR Winter hybernation "What ya runnin from, boy?" Exciting and consistent Staying in the ballpark Most important thing: enjoying what you’re doing 12 months of intensity . . . Falling in the triathlete’s cycle Flex month after your biggest race The focus is the hardest part Mental and emotional tolls Maintaining ballpark fitness Actions speak louder than words Weekend rebellion Slowing down degradation of fitness Stopping regression Priming the engine Do something simple first Your body craves activity The long game is life All in on health and longevity   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

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Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.