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.

How Can I Beat the Winter Blues in My Training?

Winter can be a frustrating time for triathletes. We have to do the majority of our training indoors to beat the cold and when training outside are faced with few hours of actual daylight. We have to get up while it is still dark, venture out into the cold, change into a tiny bathing suit and jump into a freezing pool. We have to spend hours on a stationary bike in stuffy rooms. We have to run on treadmills while staring at the same spot on the wall. It can get rough.

How to Train for Triathlon with Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disorder characterized by high blood sugar and disruption of the metabolism of carbs, fats and proteins. Insulin, which is made by the pancreas, normally maintains blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes are insulin dependent - their body does not secrete enough of it. People with type 2 diabetes are non-insulin dependent - insulin no longer works to decrease their blood glucose levels. Both can lead to long term damage and dysfunction of tissues and organs.

3 Great Tips to Help You Train on Vacation

Triathletes love to train. Taking time off from training is something we all dread. We love having a structured routine. We love waking up every morning having a workout to look forward to. So how do you figure out a training routine while on vacation?