A lot of people say that running, biking, or swimming helps them clear their mind and operate better – and it’s totally true. Endurance exercise is proven to help the mind function more smoothly throughout the day. However, when you’re training for a big race over a long period of time, mental burnout is very normal towards the end of your training cycle.
If you’ve been in the same training routine all season, you may be experiencing a case of mental burnout. This is really common as the body’s muscles break down and build back up, and you dedicate lots of time to training. If mental burnout occurs, there are a few things to get you back in the game mentally and finish the season strong:
Try mixing up your routine. If you normally run in the mornings, try running after work (or vice versa). Bike or run different trails or on different days. If you’re swimming in a pool a lot, try some different strokes, or check out some open swim days (you can find places for open swim at http://triforthecure-denver.com/resources).
Also, never discount the power of a rest day or two. If you’re overtraining, take some time off to recover and go do something fun! Finding a run or biking buddy to train with you is also a great way to kick mental burnout.
Whatever ways you can find to mix up your routine will be a huge asset to you – not only to physically challenge the body in a new way, but also to mentally clear yourself. We’re looking forward to seeing you fresh and ready-to-race at the Tri for the Cure!
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