Your Best Off-Season

It's not the end of the race season, but today we answer questions from you and take a closer look at how you can truly get better this off season – along with tackle the comedown after your big race. We look at strength training and how it should compliment your goals, how to ease expectations after an injury or a funk, and how to strip training down so it is something you can look forward to. We joke about finisher shirts, discuss which bike you should be riding and when, and look at the importance of building lateral stability by either strength training or hitting the trails or mountain/gravel bikes. This is a good reminder that we have to be flexible and everything can't always be "on." Topics: Chattanooga  Finisher Shirts  Which bike to ride and when Q4 strategy How much are you in aero? Run on all surfaces  Lateral Stability Creative aerobic work that keeps you engaged Swim Cool Down? Worth the time? Easing expectations after burn out or injury Keeping yourself in a funk? Stripping the training down Strength training should replace intensity Strength training paired with swimming Body weight vs. plates and bars Transitioning post race Try to be a Type A- or B+ athlete December Rules All of this is on a continuum When failure to plan is good Flexible on the F*ck-around Mind tricking yourself Internal rebellion  Mike Tarrolly - [email protected] Robbie Bruce - [email protected] www.c26triathlon.com www.crushingiron.com