How to Set up Your Offseason to Maximize your Racing! | #18 ft. Aaron Geiser

In this episode, Aaron and I discuss recent Ironman races and the importance of the off-season. We highlight Chelsea Sodaro's performance in the Ironman World Championship and Dan Plews victory in the California Ironman. We also discuss the impact of separate Ironman World Champ races on participation and vendor presence. The conversation then shifts to the off-season, with a focus on taking time off, incorporating strength training, and building a solid foundation for the upcoming season. We emphasize the importance of maintaining the fun factor in training and the benefits of strength training for bone health and injury prevention. We also discuss the value of engaging in winter sports for variety. In this episode, we discuss winter training, cross country skiing, and the challenges of cold weather. We also talk about off-season training, injury management, and the base building phase. The importance of training intensity and variety is emphasized, as well as finding entertainment in aerobic workouts. Aaron hosts a long Zwift ride every Saturday at 8am EST! TAKEAWAYS Off-season training is crucial for building a solid foundation for the upcoming season. Taking time off and incorporating strength training are important aspects of the off-season. Maintaining the fun factor in training is essential for long-term consistency and enjoyment. Strength training is beneficial for bone health and injury prevention. Enjoying these podcasts, subscribe to get notified when new episodes are released. If you have a question or topic you want us to address, leave a comment! Follow Phil on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2 Follow Aaron on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/triageiser/ OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and catching up 01:19 Discussion on Chelsea's performance in the Ironman World Championship 04:03 Impressive performance by Lucy Charles Barkley 05:17 Dan Plews victory in the California Ironman 08:33 Impact of separate Ironman races on participation and vendor presence 10:50 Transitioning to the off-season 19:46 Taking time off and incorporating strength training 25:08 Building a solid foundation for the upcoming season 26:34 Balancing swim, bike, and run training 28:29 Maintaining the fun factor in training 32:23 Importance of strength training for bone health and injury prevention 35:12 Incorporating lateral and twisting movements 39:00 Engaging in winter sports for variety 42:12 Winter Training and Cross Country Skiing 43:13 Challenges of Cold Weather 44:27 Off-Season Training and Injury Management 45:23 Base Building Phase 46:15 Training Intensity and Variety 50:02 Importance of Variety in Training 51:25 Finding Entertainment in Aerobic Workouts 52:20 Zwift Ride and Interactive Training 54:24 Making the Podcast More Interactive