WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR SCHEDULED SESSION

A smart athlete knows when to change (back off) their (structured) training plan.

Regardless of your planned session, if you’re ticking ANY the following 10 RED FLAGS, revert to this session;

Subtract 10 beats off your DTI and reduce the total time by 30%.  And warm up for an additional 5 minutes.

1. You’re carrying a cold!

2. Your resting heart rate is elevated by ten or more beats per minute

3. You’re craving sugary food

4. You’ve slept poorly three nights in a row

5. You’ve failed your TT three weeks in a row.

6. You’ve been a cranky bugger

7. You’ve gained weight

8. Work or family stress has amplified

9. You’ve been travelling – particularly if changing time zones

10. You’ve eaten poorly, whatever reason, three of your last six meals