Trilogy Training

It's a yay from me. There's nothing quite like a session in the snow.

The winter can be tough in the northern hemisphere but if you have lofty ambitions then it’s essential to keep the workload going.

The snow makes things tougher but I find it also boosts motivation. We all like to pretend we're in that snowy training montage in Rocky IV right?

November saw a new half marathon personal best for me. Unfortunately the same race also highlighted what turned out to be a dreaded stress fracture. I’m now on the return from injury and enjoying getting back to it. However, it’s always good to take some time to reflect before steaming on…

Injury is hard to avoid in endurance sports and it can be tough to deal with, not least mentally. At Trilogy Training we like to view it as an opportunity to take the time to do things you don’t always get time for. What are your secrets to dealing with injury? Have you got any tips to add to ours below?

- Let the medical professionals take care of things.
- Reflect and address any underlying issues that contributed to injury.
- Make the most of the injury period by spending more time with friends and family.
- Keep fitness where you can (I was still able to swim with my fracture).
- Review your aims and goals.
- Review your ‘priority podium’. What are your current priorities; personal life, work, training?
- Use the time to review and plan your return to training thoroughly.

Finally, collaborate with a coach. They can help you throughout the process. They can also help you to build mental resilience, particularly if injury is something you get overwhelmed by.

Things that make Trilogy Training smile:

- Swimming, cycling, running
- Bikes
- Clean bikes
- Good cycling infrastructure

So imagine our delight when combined good cycling infrastructure with clean bikes!

Maybe we can use it for a mid-run cool down as well... 🥵🤔

This week it's a leg burner! For triathletes, duathletes and even the cyclists taking on the Olympic road race this weekend.

After last week's swim session we now have a bike set that we would advise taking on towards the end of your base period or even throughout a build block.

I personally like to give this session to my athletes and also use it myself. It is especially good for measuring progress when carried out on the same hill/course each week. In order to do this make sure you start your reps at the same point each time on your chosen course.

Happy training! 💪

Adam