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Training Concepts > Swim . Bike . Run . Strength . Mental . Recovery
Recovery
Rest . Nutrition > Adaptation
Is your training consistency or racing performance highly variable?
Whether you're a tri- or single sport athlete in the age-grouper ranks, there's a high probability you're not giving your body the rest it truly needs. Life is demanding, time is short, and goals are set high. Maybe you've come to expect a weak immune system, good & bad days, and intense sugar cravings as part of the package. Many endurance athletes are dedicated to a quest for MORE of everything: aerodynamics, watts, speed, distance, etc. The one notable exception is REST! When was the last time you got a solid 8 hours of sleep? Do you increase your sleep hours to compensate for higher training loads, or do you mask your fatigue with an extra cup of coffee?
In working with your Blueshift coach, we'll design your training plan around the real-world demands of your work and family commitments. This balancing act is constantly in flux, so we'll use quantitative tools, such as the Performance Manager Chart, to document your progress as a function of training load. More importantly, we have well-tuned eyes and ears that can detect the early signs of chronic fatigue in our communication. For Level 2 and Level 3 athletes, your training plan will immediately change based on your daily feedback. This is one of the top benefits of having a coach: knowing when to push forward and when to pull back for maximum progress and good health. At the end of the day, there is no substitute for a custom designed training plan and a dedicated coach to help you navigate through it.
Recovery has emerged in the running and triathlon markets as big business. From rest measurement websites to personal sleep coaches and compression wear, athletes are waking up to novel methods of improving their performance through better recovery. One thing you won't read much about are the amazing sleep habits of most professional athletes. In a culture that rewards hyperactivity and eschews laziness, endurance athletes know all too well the tension between work and rest. The challenge becomes knowing how to generate productive fatigue and how to recover like a pro.
Training Tip: Are you frequently sore after big workouts?
The next time you do a long bike or run workout, weigh yourself before & after to see how much fluid your body has lost to sweat. Regardless of which recovery drink you choose, the best way to avoid delayed-onset muscle soreness is to get your hydration level back up as quickly as possible. When training volume is high during the hot summer months, it's possible to experience chronic dehydration over the course of several days. If you're still a few pounds light due to mild dehydration, your muscles will let you know.
Training Concepts > Swim . Bike . Run . Strength . Mental . Recovery
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