Bevan and Tim discuss the challenges of managing fatigue and the importance of optimizing training and recovery going into 2025. We highlight the significance of taking a meaningful off-season and explore the need for effective monitoring of training stress and recovery.

We look at the role of strength training in triathlon preparation, and the benefits of sports-specific strength training techniques. The discussion emphasizes the balance between training and recovery, the impact of mood on performance, and the necessity of incorporating structured recovery into training plans.

(0:05:24) – Challenge Wanaka

(0:09:31) – Fatigue and a meaningful off-season

(0:12:31) – Monitoring training stress

(0:16:46) – Sub Maximal Fatigue (or Fitness) Test

(0:20:28) – Training Peaks segment

(0:33:48) – Intro to Sport Specific Movement

(0:38:24) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance

LINKS:

How To Monitor Your Wellness as an Athlete and Adapt Cycling Training Accordingly at https://wildairsports.com/monitoring-wellness-and-adapt-cycling-training/

Training Peaks Coach Cast: Determining Recovery Protocols for Training with Coach John Wakefield at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/determining-recovery-protocols-for-training-with-coach-john-wakefield/

Fitter Radio Episode #417 with Jeroen Swart & John Wakefield at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2022/4/25/episode-417-jeroen-swart-amp-john-wakefield

Follow Nic Gill on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/

Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/