While it is still considered the 'off season' for triathletes, and I didn't have any winter goals other than to relax and prepare for the intense training ahead, I have been keeping in shape through crossfit. Yes, some of you may roll your eyes at this new 'fad' way of working out, but I find it keeps me in shape and has evened out my muscular imbalances from the miles of swimming, biking, and running from last year. Crossfit has allowed me to stay in shape over the winter without getting sick of any of the 3 sports I will be doing come training time.
Just last month my CF gym decided we were going to do a 5k on New Years Day. I hadn't put on my running shoes since September so I knew I was in for a long, slow run. Long story short there was a difference between the feeling you get when you run after a long time off, and this run. Although my cardio strength was lacking and my lungs ached, my leg strength wasn't the normal limiting factor-they felt great!
My plan is to continue going to my CF gym throughout my training, which I have never done strength training during the season since I've read that's the thing to do during your down-time off season. I guess we'll see how it works!
