OFF SEASON – If they haven’t already, most triathletes are coming to an end of their race season and entering what is affectionately known as “off season.” We have been wondering amongst ourselves what exactly defines “off season” and wondering if it truly exists – our triathletes seem to work hard year round. We decided to take it to the people who know best – the coaches. These are the questions we posed to them:
1. How do you define “off season”?
2. Has thinking changed over the years as to what “off season” means for a triathlete?
3. Does the athlete typically go through “off season blues”? Is there such a phenomenom?
4. If yes, how can the trifamily/significant other be most supportive?
5. How long does “off season” generally last?
6. How much time before their first race does regular training kick in again?
7. Is an “off season” necessary for all triathletes?
8. What are 3 or 4 activities triathletes can add to their training mix during “off season” to incorporate their spouse, partner and/or children?
Did we miss anything? Is there anything else you want to know? Give us a shout.
First up in the Coaches’ Corner will be Brandon Marsh, pro triathlete and most recently known as “1st out of the water” at Kona. Brandon also took second place at Ironman Mont Tremblant. He just happens to be one of our triathlete’s coach. Aren’t we lucky!!!!! Stay tuned.
Coming Soon: We will also have answers for the triathletes on what to do during off season, just in case they’re paying attention…..
– THE TRIWIVES
Sherry is one of the TriWivesClub and LifeDoneWell co-founders and contributes to multiple blogs. She is a former co-owner of the California Apparel News and had a career in the healthcare industry. Her passions include traveling, real food, the environment, and animal rescue/welfare. She lives a healthy lifestyle and has been a vegetarian since 1987. She and her husband are parents to two rescue pups and reside in Connecticut.
I want to know these things!! haha. Cant wait
We’ve got some good stuff coming from the coaches, both for supporters and athletes. Do you taper down or living in CA train the same year round?
Well I would train all year round with short breaks immediately after races – but this year due to my injury I was forced to take sept-dec off. Which is actually pretty nice–I might try and have an off season not due to weather but due to my own sanity (and need to see my boyfriend outside of runs) from now on haha
I think you do need mental & physical breaks as the whole sport is so intense. Carl pretty much took last year off, but says it’s “time to get serious” and has his races picked out for next yr!!! He’s back……..