Triathlon racing is easing into off-season hibernation, which means one thing: knock back enough alcohol and manmade fats to wipe out the NHS' budget in one foul #e. Or maybe not. While autumn leaves may fall, don't let your stomach do the same. Yes, autumn's the time to freshen up - both physically and mentally but, like watching Yeovil Town, it can be a long season.
So give yourself a breather straight after your last race but then click into autumn gear and begin laying the foundations of 2025. This might be deciding whether you're looking to race faster or longer, attempt your first Olympic-distance or splash out on your first tri bike.
Just remember that autumn into winter can present a more taxing time for triathletes. The chances of picking up a cold increase by 80% during the off-season, soyou'll inevitably miss more sessions than you might have done in the summer. Don't be harsh on yourself. These things happen.
Return to good health and move on. But you can also prepare your defences.
It's more natural to eat more fruit and veg in the summer months. Just keep at it during the cooler backdrop by making one half of your plate veg or salad. Right, with that Ainslee advice in the bag, time to maximise your autumn even more...
GEAR
If your summer gear is about shaving seconds and beating drag, the off-season kit you'll need should tackle the elements to keep you training through wind, rain and cold...
1TIME TO TURBO
Autumn means rain, winds and twig-splattered roads. Enter the turbo trainer. It's an essential training tool that transforms your roadster into a static bike. They come in many forms, the most affordable model being the magnetic-resistance mode (around £100).
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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