Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice This Stops 99% of Triathletes From Improving
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Apr 30, 2025 Stuck in a training rut? Discover what really causes performance plateaus and learn how elite athletes break through them. Explore how mindset plays a crucial role in your journey with a touch of gratitude. Delve into unique strategies for tackling dominant competitors and how to effectively manage setbacks from injuries. Gain insights into the importance of structured training, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on weaknesses to reboot your progress. It's time to train smarter and race faster!
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Train and Test in Race Position
- Always conduct FTP tests and VO2 max intervals in your race position.
- Replicate race conditions in training to get accurate performance numbers.
Respect Recovery Time
- Recovery from injuries and crashes takes significant time to regain top form.
- Expectation to return to peak performance immediately is unfair and unrealistic.
Law of Diminishing Returns
- Improvements become harder as you get fitter, due to diminishing returns.
- Beginners improve quickly; experienced athletes gain smaller incremental improvements over longer periods.