What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected

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I think you could probably go back and track the stages of grief, probably that is what I went through. But I think if you do it right, you end up at acceptance. And that's where I ended up. And that's not to say that I've fully accepted the idea that the golden toad is extinct. Personally, I do still hold out hope that it could still be out there in those forests." - Trevor Ritland This conversation is with Trevor Ritland, who—along with his twin brother Kyle—authored The Golden Toad . The book chronicles their remarkable journey into Costa Rica’s cloud forest, once home to hundreds of brilliant golden toads that would emerge for just a few weeks each year—until, one day, they vanished without a trace. What began as a search for a lost species soon became something much more profound: a confrontation with ecological grief, a meditation on hope, and a powerful call to protect the natural world while we still can. Links: SpeciesUnite.com Kyle and Trevor: https://kyleandtrevor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureterm/ Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222249677-the-golden-toad Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Toad-Ecological-Mystery-Species/dp/163576996…

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The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless.

Try as we might, we cannot accurately foresee all that will happen in our lives. (And this - the holiday season - is a time of year when this happens a lot.) This means that there will be times when things that were pre-planned in our training and racing will need to change. But how do athletes know what to modify when the time comes?

Coach Laura discusses why the skill of adaptability is so important for endurance athletes and how to determine which modifications might be appropriate when things change in an athlete’s life and training.

Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:

https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to-modify-in-training-when-things-change-or-dont-unfold-as-expected
Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/
Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/
Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com

Chapters

1. Opening (00:00:00)

2. The Myth of Certainty (00:00:16)

3. Why Endurance Athletes Need to Accept that Modifications are Necessary (00:03:27)

4. What Modifications Should Endurance Athletes Make to Training When Necessary? (00:06:26)

5. You Are Not a Failure or Disappointment (00:09:29)

6. What are the Most Common Workout Modifications? (00:12:58)

7. The Bottom Line (00:15:50)

8. Closing (00:16:23)

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What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected

The Full Circle Podcast

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless.

Read this Coach Tip Tuesday:

Chapters

1. Opening (00:00:00)

2. The Myth of Certainty (00:00:16)

3. Why Endurance Athletes Need to Accept that Modifications are Necessary (00:03:27)

4. What Modifications Should Endurance Athletes Make to Training When Necessary? (00:06:26)

5. You Are Not a Failure or Disappointment (00:09:29)

6. What are the Most Common Workout Modifications? (00:12:58)

7. The Bottom Line (00:15:50)

8. Closing (00:16:23)

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#Full Circle Endurance #Triathlon #Cycling #Endurance Sports #Endurance Coaching #Endurance Sports Coaching #Fitness #Running #Swimming #Circle

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32 weeks ago14:02

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The Off-Season is often mistakenly thought of as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Training in the Off-Season and Winter season is a vitally important component of overall training for endurance athletes and is what sets the stage for what athletes traditionally consider “real” training later on as their goals loom nearer. Coach Laura discusses why managing the Off-Season well is so important for endurance athletes. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-winter-off-season-training-is-vital-for-endurance-athletes Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/ Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com…

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What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected 17:10

33 weeks ago17:10

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The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless. Try as we might, we cannot accurately foresee all that will happen in our lives. (And this - the holiday season - is a time of year when this happens a lot.) This means that there will be times when things that were pre-planned in our training and racing will need to change. But how do athletes know what to modify when the time comes? Coach Laura discusses why the skill of adaptability is so important for endurance athletes and how to determine which modifications might be appropriate when things change in an athlete’s life and training. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-to-modify-in-training-when-things-change-or-dont-unfold-as-expected Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/ Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com…

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Why Multitasking is a Myth…Especially When it Comes to Workouts 14:34

34 weeks ago14:34

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In a world where people are increasingly busy and seeking to get as much done as possible, the idea of multitasking is incredibly, incredibly alluring. The hard truth is that multitasking is a myth, and that’s especially true for endurance athletes while they are completing workouts. If you want to reap the benefits and/or see performance gains over time, resist the urge to attempt to multitask while doing workouts. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/why-multitasking-is-a-myth-especially-when-it-comes-to-workouts Sources: American Psychological Association. “ Multitasking: Switching Costs .” American Psychological Association , 20 Mar. 2006. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. Telis, Gisela. “ Multitasking Splits the Brain .” Science | AAAS , 15 Apr. 2010. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024. Newport, Cal. “ Deep Habits: The Danger of Pseudo-Depth .” Cal Newport, 12 Dec. 2015. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024. Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered on the show: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/podcast/ Reach out to Coach Laura Henry: Hello@FullCircleEndurance.com…

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Why Endurance Athletes Should Strength Train Year-Round 23:52

35 weeks ago23:52