Welcome to Recovery Week!  That important time in the periodized cycle to let your body enjoy some extra rest, nutrition, maintenance and to adapt to the load you have been working with.  I listened to a pertinent discussion this week about the idea that the best progress is not made during a training session, it is made in the recovery following the training session.  Interesting, huh?  So even if you were able to have a cracking session and reach your desired goals, all of that can come undone by simply not recovering properly and not allowing your body to absorb all the adaptations and rebuild in preparation for the next session or next step.  And to add to this, experts have found that the majority (and we’re talking LARGE majority) of ALL athletes are not over-trained…they are under-recovered!   

 

Whoa…big news!  We know that some people will take some time to let this sink in and to truly understand what this means for you.  But what’s important from our position as your coaches is to help you understand this concept. To educate our athletes and support you in achieving your goals, by providing you with the complete picture.  I recommend listening to the podcast I’ve included below on the science of athlete recovery and to start being aware of how this impacts your performance.

 

This week’s Meet the TA Family member is super special, as we recognise the work of Jo Grey, who’s helping on the frontline in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dr Jo specialises in travel medicine, keeping across disease patterns around the world, vaccines and potential environmental threats.  But currently finds herself working in the response team, caring for those in quarantine.

 

We’ve also included specific info on our run, ride and swim sessions, how and what data to send us following your time trials last week, a reminder to email The General your goals and email us if you need the link to the workshop and a shoutout to get involved in our physical challenge!

 

Keep informed as we inch closer to being able to facilitate a return to more face-to-face training sessions.  Please note that once a full timetable can resume, the Go Solo membership will cease, and athletes will need to re-engage their short and long course membership options.


Until then, keep well.  Keep training.  And keep connected.