#598 - Recovery and Fatigue

Bevan and Tim discuss the challenges of managing fatigue and the importance of optimizing training and recovery going into 2025. We highlight the significance of taking a meaningful off-season and explore the need for effective monitoring of training stress and recovery. We look at the role of strength training in triathlon preparation, and the benefits of sports-specific strength training techniques. The discussion emphasizes the balance between training and recovery, the impact of mood on performance, and the necessity of incorporating structured recovery into training plans. (0:05:24) – Challenge Wanaka  (0:09:31) – Fatigue and a meaningful off-season (0:12:31) – Monitoring training stress (0:16:46) – Sub Maximal Fatigue (or Fitness) Test (0:20:28) – Training Peaks segment (0:33:48) – Intro to Sport Specific Movement (0:38:24) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance LINKS: How To Monitor Your Wellness as an Athlete and Adapt Cycling Training Accordingly at https://wildairsports.com/monitoring-wellness-and-adapt-cycling-training/ Training Peaks Coach Cast: Determining Recovery Protocols for Training with Coach John Wakefield at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/determining-recovery-protocols-for-training-with-coach-john-wakefield/ Fitter Radio Episode #417 with Jeroen Swart & John Wakefield at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2022/4/25/episode-417-jeroen-swart-amp-john-wakefield Follow Nic Gill on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/   Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/