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By admin, November 24, 2009 11:48 am

Photo by Chris Milliman. Courtesy of Craft Apparel.

Winter is fast approaching, racing seasons for many athletes are tapering down, and athletes and coaches are beginning their preparation for the vigorous months of training that lie ahead.  It’s time to start gearing up for the next racing season.  Maybe you didn’t perform as well as you would have hoped this time around.  You’re not alone, and many athletes are planning on increasing their training regimen over the winter months to ensure greater success next season.

Have you thought this through?  Are you certain that hard-core outdoor training in the winter is the most efficient way to prepare for your next marathon?  Is it the safest method of training?  Are you layering on the winter coat, hat, gloves and scarf?  Are you running in wind, snow and ice?  Is this outdoor training really what you need to be successful?

And safety aside, what about the technical side of your training?  Are you focusing on your VO2Max?  Do you even know what that is or how it relates to your athletic ability?

What about the psychological aspect of training?  What are you doing to keep yourself excited and motivated?  How do you keep from peaking early in the next season, only to become frustrated with your performances soon after?

Do you know what your “limiting factor” really is?

Janda Ricci-Munn, accomplished triathlete and coach discusses his unique approach to winter training: identifying and developing the limiting factor. Continue reading 'The Limiting Factor'»