End of Season Recovery * Simon Ward

This week we are back to a solo cast as I talk you through End of Season Recovery.  It’s a subject of much debate, as many athletes do not like to take much time off.  There are, however, many benefits to doing so and the world’s best athletes are very good at taking extended breaks when their season has finished.  In this 45-minute podcast I’ll cover the whole subject in detail, including:

• Why the next step after a peak is always down
• The benefits of being a non-athlete for a few weeks
• The concept of a “goodwill loan” and how to repay it
• How to use the additional time productively
• Why you should continue to swim, and why you should take a break from running
• Alternative activities to consider instead
• Gaining weight and why it’s not a problem

At the end of the podcast I refer to a 6-week end of season plan that I have put together in TrainingPeaks. If you would like a copy then please e-mail beth@thetriathloncoach.com.  You will need to provide your email address in return but I think that’s a fair exchange.

I also made reference to several resources in this podcast:

Podcast with Dr Phil Maffetone

Dr Phil Maffetone - 2 week test

Sweat Elite article about Kenyan Runners end of season recovery

Tanser - Train hard, win easy - The Kenyan way

Podcast with Louisa Holmes - Part 1 - Physio assessment

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