The basic premise of 3SF is to design and provide solid training programs for people who wish to improve their overall fitness.
I provide everything from basic strength training programs to endurance programs for marathons and Ironmans. Our philosophy..."simplicity is effectiveness." There is no over charging, or charging you for things that won't make you faster, stronger, and healthier. Give it a shot..what do you have to lose.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Football For The Off-Season


Winter quickly approaches. Here in Kansas we are seeing the last days of fall. The days are becoming gray and short and the leaves are falling at a faster rate. For me I start thinking a little more about football and less about training, but for some multisport athletes this is where they hang up the bikes, forget what the water feels like and their running shoes begin to beg for affection. Talk to any of those multisport athletes who had a successful season and they will tell you that off-season does not mean sit-on-the-couch season!

Sure..it should be somewhat easier. You can reduce your volume, have time to fit in other things (like football...or your favorite winter hobby), and take more rest. However, you NEED a plan for the off-season & more importantly you need to stick to that plan. This of course should be based on what you are gunning for in 2011.

For example, one of my athletes is focused on improving her marathon times and likewise will train through the winter to accomplish these goals. Needless to say she will reap the benefits of a big run base when multisport season rolls around and will notice a dramatic improvement in her performance.

Off-season training can be similar, different, or a mix of what you do during the build phase of your multisport season. For example, when I was racing hard, I spent many winter months working on strength training in addition to running marathons and going on long slow bike rides. This combination made me a stronger runner during the season and helped me eventually break the 3hr barrier for marathons. But this is done by having a plan and setting up goals throughout the off-season that helps you achieve season goals.

So if you are looking to throw down better times in the 2011 season make sure to include a solid off-season plan. Yeah...you can probably sit on the couch a bit more than usual, but continue to make your saddle the best place for your butt to sit. For more information on setting up an effective off-season plan, feel free to contact me.
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