#719 – Are You Gaining Fitness, or Just Getting Tired?

Being fresh, fit and energized is VERY underrated. Today we look at a common loop triathletes get themselves in when they are not paying heed to the truth of nature. This is the time of year to build habits that work for you next year, and frankly all the time. There’s nothing more powerful than looking forward to training and today we look at ways to get there. Training for 3 sports all year long isn’t the right formula for everyone. Frankly, it can seem overwhelming and today we look at why focusing on what feels right and good will help build your overall goal, which is fitness. We’ve said it before, but having a well-trained, fit, and energized 70.3 athlete is much better than an overtrained full athlete. If you love this sport and want to be in for the long haul, keep this in mind: Being overtired is overrated. The best track is a slow and steady burn. Topics: This time of year Nature doesn’t lie Fitness is fitness Stress is stress Wallowing in the past Transcend and include The weight of stress Gaining fitness or gaining tiredness Craving structure Global life stress Coach the person, training the athlete Right now it’s all about enjoying it Single sport focus What gets you the best results? Wanting to be perfect 30 minute runs Hopping on the bike and not knowing Removing the stress of not being good at all 3 sports Year round swim, bike, and run Rounding out the entire athlete Overtired is overrated Poster child for under training Long or sort game? Promote recovery Wire yourself in a way that teaches consistency, recovery and restraint Time for 40 but not 20? Everything matters, but do it slowly Recognizing progress That extra 2 miles can crush you Bing fresh, fit, and energized is very underrated Getting better returns on your race A slow and steady burn   Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com