Do triathletes need rest days?

Generally, rest days are a good idea after long or intense training blocks (e.g., several weeks of build training or following an extended base training block), during taper and after racing. Regular rest days, or non-swim-bike-run days, are a good idea during the off-season.

What do you do on triathlon rest days?

1) Take a rest day every week, and make it as important as your workouts 2) Don’t always go the same speed/intensity. Build, push, build, and then rest. 3) Pamper yourself with sleep, mental recovery, physical recover, and nutrition 4) Understand yourself physically, nutritionally, and mentally.

How much rest do you need after a triathlon?

Recovery From An Olympic Distance Triathlon Typical Recovery Time: 10 to 14 days. After your race take 48-72 hours off to allow for full recovery. Then train in Zone 2 only (Easy or Steady) for up to two weeks. Include further recovery days if you need to during this period.

Can you rest during a triathlon?

Yes, you are allowed to rest during the swimming segment of a triathlon. Any participant is allowed to rest anytime during a triathlon, or any event for that matter. Resting is vital to a participants health and safety when needed so it is important to stop and rest if need be.

How many hours per week do triathletes train?

The truth is that most age group triathletes excel with around 9-14 hours per week of training. You can accomplish a lot with 10 hours a week if you stay focused, put everything into your intervals and cut out all the junk miles and wasted time like long bike stop groups and hanging out in the locker room to talk.

What is the importance of recovery to triathlon performance?

Taking a proactive approach to recovering from your triathlon workouts will help prevent injuries and burnout. It will also help you reach your potential in the sport because your body will be prepared to perform when the time comes. That being said, there is no one superior, catch-all way to recover.

How many days rest before Olympic triathlon?

A successful strategy is to take off two days before the race to rest. Complete your final workout the day before the race. In that workout, if it is possible to swim on the race course, try to get into the water at the same time your swim wave will go off on race day.

What should I eat after triathlon?

Meals will generally include good quality protein such as chicken, fish or lean beef, some carbs from rice, pasta or potato and plenty of salad and veg – chicken fajitas with peppers, guacamole and dirty rice (cooked with meat and spices) are a favourite.

Can you walk your bike during a triathlon?

If your bike breaks down, you may walk or run with your bike. You must have your helmet on with chin straps fastened before you mount your bike. If you violate this in the transition area, you will receive a time penalty. If you violate this on the race course you will be disqualified.

Can you wear a life jacket during a triathlon?

Consider Safety Equipment. In addition to providing comfort and speed, a good triathlon wetsuit provides buoyancy that can serve as almost a life jacket if you encounter a problem. In addition to a wetsuit, other items can also help provide some added safety.

Can you wear flippers in a triathlon?

You also cannot have any gloves, fins, bouys, anything that can be used for propulsion.