Don't hit the couch just yet - get your head down, keep racing and end the season on a high
The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter.
Winter training
Age-group world champion (30-34) Jill Parker says, "Winter training is tough, so while you are super-fit from all you've been doing over summer, it is best to give yourself a kick now and reap the rewards later."
However, it isn't always easy to maintain motivation at this time of the year, according to two-time Ironman 70.3 champion Emma-Kate Lidbury (eklidbury.co.uk). "People often overlook the mental aspect of training and racing. It can become very difficult to keep going, especially at the very end of the season," she says.
Cop an attitude
To avoid a slump, a positive attitude could be your best weapon. "As the season nears its end I encourage athletes to reflect on the success they've had," says Steve Lloyd, head coach at Absolute Tri (absolutetri.com).
"Remember the goals and targets you set before the season started. If your motivation starts to fade, remind yourself how many of those goals you've checked off. It's easy to become fixated on the times you're achieving when you're desperate to knock a few seconds off. You can forget how much you've improved since the start of your journey with triathlon."
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