A common mistake of endurance training is becoming consumed with covering more miles than necessary, rather than being specific for your race distance.

Putting in the miles is just a small component of structured endurance training.

In addition to aerobic conditioning, a well-balanced endurance plan will include strengthening the muscles and systems of the body, as well as implementing measures to test your performances.

Core Conditioning

Here are a few techniques that you can incorporate into your training plan:

Core Conditioning and Strength-Building Techniques for, Swimming, Biking, and Running.

Although the benefits of these techniques may not be seen immediately, over time they will make you more fit, balanced, and a stronger athlete on your triathlon journey to peak your performance.

Core stability is critical in all aspects of triathlon or any sport. A weak core cannot help you grab the water in front of your head and pull it through to the hip during a swim stroke. It cannot properly support your body while sitting on a narrow seat with your arms stretched out on aero-bars and legs pedalling round and round. A weak Core cannot effectively support a weak body while striking the ground on one leg at a time and provide the push off needed for running.

You may be able to do triathlon quite well without core strength at present – With a stronger core you will become a more powerful triathlete with a decreased risk of injury if you devote a portion of your training time to core conditioning.