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HOW TO RESET AFTER A LONG, HARD SEASON<\/h2>\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve had a successful season or not, you\u2019re probably more than ready for a reset. Here are eight tips to help you do exactly that\u2026 <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Words <\/strong>Rob Slade Illustrations<\/strong> Dan Seex<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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1 | TAKE A BREAK <\/h4>\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be scared to take a complete break from the sport,\u201d explains coach and Triathlon Coaching UK co-founder James Pryke. \u201cI advise most of my athletes to take two or three weeks off at this time of year. Not only does this facilitate a much-needed physical recovery following race season, but it also provides a vital mental break.\u201d This is a great time to spend quality time with family and friends or head off on holiday. However, if you\u2019re itching to stay active, consider trying something less strenuous such as hiking or paddle-boarding. <\/p>\n\n

2 | DIVE INTO THE DETAIL <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Analyse each of the races you completed this year. What went well? What didn\u2019t go well? Did you swim too far because your sighting was off? Did you lose time in transition because you couldn\u2019t remove your wetsuit quickly? Did you struggle to fuel properly while on the bike and run? If yes, create a plan for the off-season so you can work on it over winter and turn it into something positive. By doing so, you\u2019ll go a long way to hitting your targets next year. <\/p>\n\n

3 | HEAD OFF-ROAD <\/h4>\n\n

Treat yourself to a pair of trail running shoes, or a mountain or gravel bike, and give yourself something to look forward to after you\u2019ve completed your refresh. \u201cMany people lose their motivation in the autumn and winter months, so one solution is to mix things up a bit,\u201d says Pryke. \u201cIf you usually run on the road, head off-road once a week instead.\u201d The same applies for cycling. Hit the trails \u2013 there are plenty around \u2013 and experience the thrill of mountain or gravel biking, where you don\u2019t have to worry about cars or traffic lights. Don\u2019t worry about performance, just enjoy it. <\/p>\n\n

4 | ADDRESS ANY NIGGLES <\/h4>\n\n

\u201c This is the perfect time to address any lingering or accrued injury concerns that may have developed through the season by seeking professional help,\u201d says Super League Triathlon physiotherapist Brad Beer. \u201cDoing so will reduce the risk of rebound injuries when you return to your normal training workload and ultimately serve to allow for greater workloads being absorbed through the season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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5 | TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT<\/h4>\n\n

\u201cThe off-season is an opportunity to try something completely different, like weekend hiking holidays, trying out new sports and activities or something completely opposite to what you\u2019re used to doing,\u201d explains coach and sports injury rehab specialist Nick Beer. It\u2019s a chance to finally have fun with other sporting or nonsporting endeavours that may have been inconvenient or not practical to do during the season. So now, on your break, you can fully immerse yourself in other pursuits without the added stresses of meeting certain targets or times. <\/p>\n\n

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6 | ENJOY DIFFERENT FOODS <\/h4>\n\n

When we\u2019re in the depths of training and\/or in the middle of the season, nutrition and the type of food we eat become very important. As triathletes, we can use nutrition for performance benefits, staying healthy and to help manage our race weight. Maintaining a strict routine usually means you have to be selective with what you eat and be strong at saying no when temptation presents itself. But now you\u2019re taking a break you have a chance to loosen this grip. Of course this doesn\u2019t mean a takeaway a night, but everything in moderation is still a good mantra to follow. <\/p>\n\n

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7 | ENJOY A LIE IN! <\/h4>\n\n

When that early-morning alarm rings to get up and train, that initial feeling of dread typically vanishes as you slowly sip your coffee and start to prepare for the training session. Now the season is over and you\u2019ve slowed down you can, without any guilt, treat yourself to some lazy mornings (if work, family, life etc. allows of course)! Use this time to enjoy the opportunity to sleep in without having to rush out the door to train. \u201cThe extra sleep will help your body recover and heal, allowing you to mentally recharge and feel refreshed,\u201d says Beer. <\/p>\n\n

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8 | RECHARGE YOUR SOCIAL LIFE <\/h4>\n\n

During the triathlon season, it\u2019s not uncommon to make sacrifices to prioritise your training and races. We\u2019ve probably all been in a situation where we\u2019ve had an invite to a social event, but can\u2019t make it due to a key session or race. As triathletes, we give up a lot in order to achieve our goals. But now you\u2019re out of competition season you have an opportunity to catch up on the things you\u2019ve missed: seeing friends, attending events and doing things you had to say no to over the summer months. Plus, you\u2019ll get some big brownie points with your nearest and dearest. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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