Principles of training
what's next ? While Dublin City Marathon is coming this weekend, some of us are planning our new season. I thought some of the tools in this article might help you to do so. Rest and Regeneration It is during rest and recovery that gains are made as the body supercompensates for the stress accumulated in training. Without adequate rest and periods of regeneration, performance may stagnate or even decline. • Schedule a minimum of one 24-36 hour period with no training during the week. • Adhere to the guidelines for recovering the various energy systems. E.g. a high intensity hill climbing session will require a longer recovery time than a moderate aerobic session • Ensure training plans include unloading weeks; time to recover both physically and psychologically that includes easier practices and different activities. • Schedule a transition or off-season every year that lasts 2-4 weeks that does not involve any formal training (athletes can still cross train fo