The Seasonal Approach

Now that we've established our broader training principles, let's move forward by discussing their application to the training season and beyond. People generally view their season in two big chunks—In-Season and Off-Season. Our athletes work through five seasons—the In-Season, Transition, General Preparation (General Prep), Race Preparation (Race Prep), and Out-Season, which are a function of recurring work periods with both an intensity and aerobic focus. The intensity focus fits your real-world life and racing goals, while the aerobic focus helps you adapt to the specific demands of long-course triathlon. These demands include managing nutrition, flexibility, strength of core/lower back/neck/triceps, the ability to sit and ride, and the ability to pace your effort over a longer distance.

In this section, we will discuss the philosophy behind:

The Out-Season

Transition

The In-Season

Testing

Also check out our at-a-glance EN Season Overview.