2010 begins now! 26th November 2009
Afternoon all,
Well before 2009 is done the planning and training has already started for 2010.
I've been back training again now for the last two weeks in Palmerston North. The body has been quick to remind me of the pain it feels when you ask a lot of it in an unconditioned state! But no pain no gain as they say, and oldie but a goodie..
I'm currently down in Christchurch with the Triathlon NZ high performance squad, We have been busy getting some early season testing done to find some baselines for the training over the summer. It's always hard to max out in these tests at this time of year, but its very helpful for both coach and athlete to get the necessary feedback that will help with the overall design of the program going forward throughout the season.
There's a great vibe around the whole squad after the end of season break. It's always nice to start back within a group especially after having some downtime. Training and one's motivation can be tricky early on, but if you can surround yourself within a group that has a positive atmosphere, the form comes back sooner than you would have thought it could. It is still a long season both nationally and internationally so timing is everything, but you have to start sometime and so we are up and running towards 2010.
Anyway off to the next meeting about sleep patterns! now that sounds good... Little piece on TV1 tonight about getting the season started down here.
Cheers,
Kris