I read these forums and everyday there is someone asking about trainer sessions, heart rate zones and the latest micro managing training plan or gadget. What seems to be lacking from lots of people is an ability to enjoy their chosen sport and especially the training to get you to race day. I understand people wanting to get the highest possible fitness gains from their available training time but there is a world out there to explore and SBR is a great way to see it.
I have given up training with triathletes. The over reliance on zones and structure has killed my enjoyment of training with them. When I ride with cyclists who enjoy simply being on the bike and the challenge of beating their friends or other team. When I run I go to Park Run or local club race and pit myself whoever turns up on the day.. or jog next to the pretty girl nearby.
The GPS watch is gone, the power meter invisible and the swimming watch replaced by the clock on the wall like the past 80 years of those training before me.
I am riding faster, running quicker and enjoying swimming more than I ever had before.
Is anyone else turning their backs on the over obsessive nature of triathlon and finding themselves happier for doing so?
I learned a long time ago that the only pertinent information you offer is found within the last sentence.
I have given up training with triathletes. The over reliance on zones and structure has killed my enjoyment of training with them. When I ride with cyclists who enjoy simply being on the bike and the challenge of beating their friends or other team. When I run I go to Park Run or local club race and pit myself whoever turns up on the day.. or jog next to the pretty girl nearby.
The GPS watch is gone, the power meter invisible and the swimming watch replaced by the clock on the wall like the past 80 years of those training before me.
I am riding faster, running quicker and enjoying swimming more than I ever had before.
Is anyone else turning their backs on the over obsessive nature of triathlon and finding themselves happier for doing so?
I learned a long time ago that the only pertinent information you offer is found within the last sentence.