Reading is not only the easiest way to expanding my knowledge, but also one of the best, most flexible, and easily accessible tools of lifelong learning. More importantly, reading allows time to yourself, time to indulge in your passions, and sometimes to learn something new.
Staying Focused As A Duathlete During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is making life, let alone training, more challenging but my focus and goals remain constant. Change and growth are possible even during this unprecedented time. My training routines may be altered, but I am taking this time of uncertainty to appreciate the small stuff and reflect on what attracted me to the sport of duathlons in the first place.
Adding Strength To Your Training
Cross Training with Indoor Rowing
Over the years as a runner, cyclist and duathlete, I have found that indoor rowing is one of the most efficient and effective cross training workouts that I do each week. If you want to improve muscle tone and strength, get better at a particular sport, or even lose a little weight, then indoor rowing is the way to go.
Cross Training with Indoor Cycling
So You Want To Du Part 2: The Training
At the end of the day, you want go into your first duathlon confident and prepared. Proper training is important to help the body get used to the physical and mental demands of moving quickly from one discipline to the next. Brick training helps you to learn how pace yourself and know what your body is going to feel like on race day. It also helps shorten the time your legs take to start feeling more normal thus allowing you to run better and faster.
What I Do For Cross Training
Cross-training is an easy way to add variety to an exercise or training program by engaging in different types of activities that develop muscular fitness and aerobic conditioning. Simply put, it adds a new form of exercise to your existing workout. By cross-training, it has allowed me to become a healthier, more complete athlete.
Take The Stairs Instead
Stair running is superb training especially for running albeit it is tougher than most people realize. Running stairs can help you lose weight and tone the muscles of your legs, while improving your cardiovascular fitness. Best of all, it is an exercise that doesn't require any special equipment or an expensive gym membership.