For many triathletes, training looks similar to this above model. Base, build, peak, taper, race, recover. But what happens after race day? Can the athlete who is racing in May continue on with training and still improve and peak again? Is the athlete strong enough to withstand another 6 months of training and racing? What if an athlete races in November - can the athlete start training in May and still achieve peak fitness in November? Want to learn more? Read on. ------------------------------------------- When you think about training for a triathlon, it may appear to be a complicated sport - Swim, bike and run. Training for a triathlon is much more than simply checking off swim, bike and run workouts because the sport of triathlon is one sport - SWIMBIKERUN and this sport requires great skills, endurance, resilience and strength, as you transition your body from swimming to biking to running. Although you may feel overwhelmed with the thought of training f...
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