Training for a long course triathlon takes a lot of dedication and focus. Having a coordinated training plan in place from the start and sticking to it is critical. But what happens when you can't stick to it?
I've just had a disrupted week or so of training. First an unscheduled weekend away to visit family. There was no option to take a bike and little opportunity for other training.
Then when we returned home, I juggled a busy week at work, my wife's birthday and a few of us in the family developing our first sniffly colds of the winter. Of course with all this going on, training has to take a back seat.
The important thing to do in this situation is to be flexible and ride the busy period out. I fit in an unscheduled solo lunchtime swim one day because I knew I wouldn't make it to a couple of my usual squad swims. I also found an opportunity to swim with my mum's masters swim group while I was out of town.
The other tactic to employ is mental. Think back to all the sessions you have done in earlier weeks and reassure yourself that the key training sessions are in the bank. Your body will no doubt enjoy the break and come back stronger.
As a diabetic, be extra vigilant with your BGLs. You will probably find you will need to increase your basal insulin after missing a long ride and long run.
