TRI PERSONALITY QUIZ
Like last month, work your way faq through the below questions to help you find out more about your triathlete personality characteristics. Think carefully about each one, but don’t read on until you’ve formed your opinion. Below each question are some advantages and disadvantages that apply to each characteristic. By better recognising your personality you’ll be able to make the most of your advantages and guard against some of the possible pitfalls of each characteristic. You’ll also be in a better position to have a more focused and consistent winter of training.
Q DO YOU PLAN YOUR TRAINING OR DO WHAT YOU FEEL LIKE?
A planner Advantages A programme that leads to success is satisfying. Disadvantages Producing a balanced plan won’t necessarily be easy to do. You may do more planning than actual training.
Do what I feel like Advantages Going with the flow can be less restrictive. Disadvantages You might omit vital elements of a training programme because they’re less attractive to you. Similarly, you might fail to put in place adequate recovery periods.
Q DO YOU FOLLOW YOUR PLAN NO MATTER WHAT OR GO ON FEEL?
Follow my plan Advantages Going with the plan is great if you’re ready for the given session. You’re going to enjoy the training effect you planned. Disadvantages Doing the planned session no matter what brings a risk that you’ll train when you should be backing-off and recovering more adequately. And, as a result, you’ll risk overtraining and illness.
Go with how I feel Advantages Being aware of how your body is feeling and backing off when necessary is key to progressing by avoiding overtraining. Disadvantages It’s sometimes difficult to be sure whether you’re a little tired or ill. So compare how you feel with other measures of under-recovery or overtraining.
Q ARE YOU A RISK-TAKER ( ADRENALINE JUNKIE) OR CAUTIOUS?
Risk-taker Advantages You’ll find different routes and sessions to keep your interest high. Your body may then respond more quickly to variety. Disadvantages More risk means more chance for injury. Be careful to manage your need for excitement with the risk – you don’t want to miss the 2020 season!
Cautious Advantages You’re more likely to make it safely to the start line this season. Disadvantages Your performance might be hampered by avoiding some of the more challenging sessions – for example, working on bike cornering, descending skills or confidence by riding in the rain.