So what does offseason mean in Triathlon?
It’s been only a few short weeks since Ironman Kona and I am having a tough time getting into the groove of not training as much and eating a lot less! It seems that it’s harder not to train than to actually get up and swim, bike and run, go figure. I guess that training with a purpose for such a long time and maintaining that focused mental attitude gives me a sense of direction that really satisfies me but now, with no race around the corner I feel like I’m rambling on. I am really trying not to go crazy thinking about my next race or trying to improvise and singing up for more races now. I am now convinced that one has to respect the “off” aspect of the season in order to improve. The problem for most of us is that in order to be good at this sport and compete at a high level the “offseason” is still part of the master plan to become a better athlete. That’s basically the only reason why there is an offseason. I read a thought the other day that actually made me think a...