Tri Again - Returning to Training After a Break

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2022

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Sometimes you have to take a break from training. Whether your break was from illness, injury, career, or family, getting back to training requires a thoughtful process. On today's episode, coaches John Mayfield and Elizabeth James explain what happens physiologically when you take a break, and how to proceed when you are ready to resume again. What can you do to best support your return? How do you know when you can race again? If you are ready to return to tri again, don't miss the steps outlined here to return as strong (or even stronger) than before! Big thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode! Head over to precisionfuelandhydration.com and check out the Fuel Planner to get your free personalized fuel and hydration strategy. Use the code TRI10 to get 10% off your first order. The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot’s Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply at: https://psp.tridot.com/psp23pod/

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.1	Welcome to the show.
0:35.6	We've got a great conversation lined up for today talking with two
0:39.6	tri-dot coaches about how to return to training from an extended break. If this episode is for
0:46.2	no one else, it sure as heck is for me. I'm excited to dive into the episode today. Joining us to
0:52.3	talk through all of this is professional triathlete and tridop coach
0:55.8	Elizabeth James.
0:57.3	Elizabeth is a USAT level two and Ironman U certified coach who quickly rose through the
1:02.1	triathlon ranks using tridout, from a beginner to top age grouper to a professional triathlete.
1:07.2	She is a Kona in Boston Marathon Qualifier who has coached Triathletes with TriDOTS since 2014.
1:14.5	Elizabeth, thanks for being here for the conversation today.
1:17.5	Well, I am always happy to be here.
1:19.5	Let's get to it.
1:20.5	Also, joining us today is Coach John Mayfield.
1:23.0	John is a USAT Level 2 and Iron Man U certified coach who leads TridOTS Athletes
1:28.2	Services Ambassador and coaching programs.
1:30.6	He has coached hundreds of athletes ranging from first timers to Kono qualifiers and professional
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