Technique at the start of a training season is extremely important and will have a direct impact on your training and more importantly – racing, over the coming season.
Technique training involves working on your skills in all forms of triathlon. Breaking down the components of your swim stroke, riding technique, run technique and developing these, either through positional work or a strength component. These are conducted at varying levels of intensity to assist you to build correct technique under differing training loads.
If you have already started your strength & conditioning program, now is the time to consider the resistance/weight you are using. If you can comfortably reach the programmed sets and reps, then you are not working at the right level. These targets are specifically prescribed, so you should be working to achieving just that level. Too easy – and you are not making the right gains. Too hard – and you could be developing the wrong technique and risking injury. If in doubt, consult your coach!
