Embracing the Off-Season: Active Recovery and Planning Ahead

For triathletes, the off-season can be a period filled with uncertainty. After months of rigorous training, intense competition, and pushing your body to its limits, suddenly, the race season is over. What now? Should you rest completely, dive into new activities, or start planning for next season? The off-season is more than just a break; it's an essential part of your overall triathlon journey. Embracing the off-season with a focus on active recovery and strategic planning can set the foundation for your best season yet.

What Should I Do During the Off Season?

The end of a racing season can be a stressful and confusing time when athletes are unsure what to do next. This is a critical time of year when an athlete can make big decisions that will affect the next season’s racing and results. Rather than filled with stress, triathletes should spend this time of year full of excitement for the upcoming months of preparation and hard work.

Here are some simple ways to make a huge impact on your training season and start it off in the right direction.

Kyle JensenSeptember 21, 2019training, triathlon, off-season, goals, motivation

Are You Doing This to Get Over Your Season-End Blues?

The end of triathlon season. The worst part of the year for a triathlete. The time when the air starts to get crisp, darkness sets in before supper time, and the wind becomes frigid. The time when the lakes begin to freeze over, the trails are covered in leaves, and snow begins to dust the highways. The beginnings of the off season. The end of structured, multi daily workouts and the start of way too much free time. Every triathlete knows the struggle of not having a gruelling workout to look forward to during the day.

Catherine AlcornOctober 8, 2018off-season, triathlon, training, cross-country, running, alberta, triathlete, runner, trail running, run

Why NOT Enjoy the Off Season?

When it comes to making a seasonal triathlon plan, it is extremely important to schedule in a few weeks off right after your last ‘A’ race of the season. Not only does your body need a yearly break from training, your mind will thank you for the well-deserved break from the sometimes repetitive training sessions.

Benefits of Taking a Break from Triathlon Training At the End of a Racing Season:

Kyle JensenNovember 2, 2016triathlon, off-season, training

5 Simple Ways to Start Your Next Training Season Off Right

The end of a racing season can be a stressful and confusing time when athletes are unsure what to do next. This is a critical time of year when an athlete can make big decisions that will affect the next season’s racing and results. Rather than filled with stress, triathletes should spend this time of year full of excitement for the upcoming months of preparation and hard work.

Here are some simple ways to make a huge impact on your training season and start it off in the right direction.

Kyle JensenOctober 19, 2016triathlon, planning, training, season, mentor, reflection, recovery, off-season, coaching