I structure the off season by Matt Dixon’s paradigm with a dedicated “post-season” and “pre-season”.
Was off a little over 3 weeks due to vacation & travel.
Not really hungry to get back in because of travel stress. I know from previous seasons that I detrain very quickly so I have a few achievable sweet spot workouts on the calendar to get back in.
For the next 8-12 weeks, depending on travel:
3x gym with heavier weights
2-3x bike with 1-2 sweet spot and rest endurance, using train now
2x run including a club run, a commute, and a trail run every other weekend
The aim is to maintain a lower training volume, strength and technical development. I want to come out fresh and hungry for more.
At the same time I’m trying to hold onto some muscular endurance, while I’m okay to loose a little. I’m food tracking to achieve a slightly more muscular body composition and maintain good protein intake.
My pre-season usually starts after Christmas, but I maybe will push it by a month out in favor of XC ski.
I will probably do traditional base MV 2+3 again this year, dropping some running and go to 1-2 gym sessions