We know the weather here in Northern Colorado has been trending colder for weeks now. With winter on the horizon and indoor action heating up what’s one tip we’ve seen be everlasting as athletes? Pace Out Your Training!

Seriously…remember that old rule of “don’t do too much too fast”?? Yes, it applies to cooler weather and indoor action without a doubt. Many of us are excited to try something new for winter training OR work on some of their trouble spots in the ‘off season’.

Why would you want to hold yourself back though? Why not go “all in” and tackle each day with your workouts and intensity? Too much too quick as an athlete can have detrimental long term affects. Burnout – fatigue – injury – over stimulation – the list goes on.

High quality vs high quantity should be your goal. As the weather continues to get colder, remind yourself to increase the training sessions (in both time and intensity) in small increments. This allows your body time to adjust and acclimate to more training time. It helps you adjust often injury free and doesn’t come on like a rush of adrenaline that burns you out because it quickly got too overwhelming.

It’s easy to associate indoor training as being easier, but remember to watch your hydration and overall internal temperatures. Without the wind on your face, keeping cool can be more of a challenge even in just a short time.

Pacing out your training and throttling back a bit as the cold weather rolls in is a sure fire way to help you stay injury free and energized for the whole year ahead!