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The Perfect Off-Season

When was the last time you exercised and told yourself “that was SO MUCH FUN!” Not because it would improve your fitness, burn calories, help you reach a race goal or make you a better athlete. But you were smiling, laughing or feeling like you were filling your soul with joy and happiness? My last race of the year ( Embrunman ) was in August. I then spent another 2 weeks cycling in the French Alps. Since returning home, I've maintained a relatively high level of swim, bike, run fitness with structured training through October 11th. After Karel finished participating in the Ironman World Championship, I officially “shut down” my 2026 training and racing season. Over the past few weeks, I've continued to stay active, with a few days here and there completely off due to life, travel and other priorities. But something I'm prioritizing is seeking opportunities to exercise for the fun of it. I've been very excited to mountain bike with Karel, ride my road bike with friends,...