EASY WAYS TO DOUBLE YOUR ENDURANCE
Worried you might hit the wall in your next race? Dodge it and stay strong with 220’s top tips
Legs wobbling. Body shaking. Face grimacing. Surges of panic rising up from the depths of your stomach, along with the aftertaste of one too many ill-advised energy gels. Eyes fixed on the Garmin, which appears to be stuck. How far left to race..?
If it makes you feel any better, we’ve all been there. Bonking, crashing, hitting the wall – whatever you call it, it’s the worst feeling in the world when you’ve worked hard towards a race finish. But the good news is that with a bit of training savvy you can avoid it, meaning whether you’re targeting a sprint race or a double-Ironman, you can train your body to stay strong until you hit the the finish line.
It isn’t just about hammering yourself through endless long swim, bike and run sessions either – what you need is a considered approach which also includes a look at nutrition, rest and recovery and strength and conditioning. Here goes!