Energy and Mechanics

I had a naive approach when I first trained for triathlons (all in my past now). 

I assumed training for swimming, biking, and running was about getting my body able to exert the most energy for a long time. Therefore, training was all about time and intensity. More, more, more. 

Wrong. 

It’s really about wasting the least amount of energy over the three legs, and you do that through getting better mechanics.

Swim mechanics — least resistance, most economical power stroke.
Bike mechanics — smooth cadence, proper gear selection, proper bike setup.
Run mechanics — Posture, stride, rhythm. 

Winning a triathlon isn’t necessarily about who can keep the highest heart rate for the longest time. It’s who can go the fastest with the lowest heart rate.

Mechanics.

If you’re stuck, not getting to where you want to be, or frustrated, maybe it’s time to look at how you’re doing it, rather than simply what it is.