As you map out your race calendar for the season ahead, recognize the importance of choosing the most meaningful finish lines to you. Consider what season you are in, where you started, where you would like to be from a long-term perspective and your current strengths and weaknesses (areas of opportunity). No two people are in the same season and no two race calendars and training programs should look alike. Read more to learn how to strategically map out your next racing season to invoke higher performances and promote greater success.

Meet Gabbi! Gabbi has been training and racing for multi-sport and endurance events since 2016. Since then, she has completed close to thirty triathlons, running events and distance open water swims. Her accomplishments span from sprint distance triathlons and 5k’s through IRONMAN. Growing up, Gabbi was a competitive swimmer. With swimming her strongest leg, her goals for this year included building speed and endurance on the bike and run while continuing to build and improve in the swim. She nailed her goals for this year, increasing her speed and endurance in all three legs of the sport.

For many, the 2021 triathlon season has come to an end. At this point in the year, it is imperative to go through the necessary transition period in your training. A transition period is where your physical activity and exercise demands are greatly reduced and is crucial for both mental and physical recovery. Taking this transition provides for a refreshed, recharged and recovered body and mind, leading to a continued hunger for the sport, higher growth and continued accomplishments in the year to come.