Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast Training While Traveling: 6 Tips for Maintaining your Tri Fitness on Holiday | Ep 502
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Aug 14, 2024 Discover six key strategies to maintain your triathlon fitness while on holiday. Learn the importance of defining your holiday's purpose—whether it's rest or training. Adapt your swimming routines with hotel pools or open water drills. Get tips for running in heat, focusing on frequency over distance. Find out how to improvise biking workouts when a bike isn't available. Stay disciplined with nutrition and alcohol intake, and prioritize rest and recovery to ensure you return from your trip in top shape.
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Decide Holiday Purpose First
- Clarify the holiday's primary purpose before planning training.
- Match training effort to family needs and the event timeline.
Use Short Pools For Drills
- Use hotel pools for drills if lap swimming isn't possible.
- Do short drill sessions daily to improve technique even in 15–20m pools.
Safe, Structured Open-Water Swims
- Prioritize open-water safety: tell someone and use a tow float.
- Structure shore swims with timed intervals (e.g., 2-minute out-and-back) to make them meaningful.