#37 Spring in sight: How to shift gears after the off-season

Spring marks an important transition period, as training shifts from the heavy, building winter period to a more focused season preparation. In this episode, we talk about how to best periodize your training so you get the most out of your winter work and hit spring strong and ready for competition.

We'll start by looking at why this transition is important and how you can mentally prepare for the shift. It's not just about changing your training, but also about adjusting your mindset - you only develop if you're open to change.

We delve into the differences in training between the off-season and the start of the season, where we switch to more specific training with higher intensity and more race-specific sessions, depending on goals. We talk about how to gradually increase intensity without overloading the body, as well as how the 80/20 principle can help you find the right balance. Strength training is also reviewed with examples of how this changes as competitions approach.

It wouldn't be a Noutron podcast without mentioning nutrition and the crucial role it plays in getting the most out of this period where the body is exposed to higher intensity training. It's important to adjust your energy intake, especially carbohydrates, to support the increased intensity. We'll go over how to avoid energy deficiency, what symptoms to look out for, and how to test your race-day nutrition well in advance.

Finally, we will review how to nail your recovery and develop the right mindset to build on your winter basic training.

Listen and find out which elements you need to incorporate into your spring training to be best prepared for this summer's competitions!

Find the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iHHwB8BwPnnaqBXbUFcZS?si=0NOixNtsQDOUkf6GKQluzA