Episode 148: Rethinking the Off-Season, Racing with Joy, and Context vs. Excuses

<p>In this week&#39;s episode, we rethink what the off-season should actually look like and make the case for staying active while shifting toward more diverse, fun, and low-pressure movement. We also pull lessons from the pros, including Rachel Entrekin on racing with joy and Lucy Charles-Barclay on having the patience to say no to a race in service of a bigger goal. Then, we talk about reframing all the reasons a workout or race might not go well as context rather than excuses, putting your brain in your pocket, and trusting the fitness you&#39;ve built. Finally, we introduce a little Ask the Coach segment with questions about road bikes vs. TT bikes for hilly sprint triathlons and whether a week of simply &quot;touching water&quot; can revive some old swim fitness. Check it out!</p><p>To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: <a href="http://theendurancedrive.com/podcast">theendurancedrive.com/podcast</a> </p><p>To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX0M-XWOu972G4hHf1ESx0eHrEkEj4KzSothp3-8NBRyQYrQ/viewform">⁠this form⁠</a> or email: Katie@TheEnduranceDrive.com.</p>