My Ironteam Season began in Wheeler Hall on UC Berkeley's Campus on Saturday, November 7th. We broke down each sport and received a lot of information that will be very useful as the season progresses. Below are a few keys points the coaches highlighted:
Sleep - try going to bed a little earlier every night until you hit a target number of hours. Everyone NEEDS a different number of hours sleep to function at full throttle. Shoot for 7-8 hours minimum. If you are getting less, try to work in a power nap at about 3:00PM of 30 minutes.
Eat - Ironman is not a license to eat! You need fuel for your very aggressive schedule. ALWAYS eat breakfast. Ironteam is not a weight loss program. Have a color contest. (How many colors of foods can you eat in a day). Supplemental calorie intake will be important, make it of the highest quality you can afford. Beware of set-up's like office parties and holidays. Prepare for them with a really healthy pre-party snack.
Train - some people are morning people, some are not. Find out quickly which one you are. Address the one you are not because you will need to be both at times. Miss a workout? Let it go, don't double up tomorrow. More is not more. Every workout should have a purpose. Go over it before you start.
Work - you need to still do this. Seek flex-time if it is available. Keep you boss updated on your program f they are supportive, keep it to yourself if they are not. Know your co-workers. They may envy your commitment.
Socialize - have a party NOW. Explain your commitment to your friends, apologize for what appears to be your blowing them off over the next several months. Early season is easier to socialize than late season. Hang out with your new teammates!
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