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The Be Battle Ready triathlon podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.
Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable.
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
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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For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
6 years ago
great podcast...interesting to hear Ali's outlook on the sport and his journey to Kona.