2 Questions For You
I.
Can you create a routine or habit that makes your most important training more likely to happen?
II.
Do you 'waste time' at the end of your day that could be switched to useful time by getting up earlier, or vice versa?
1 Real-World Example
Sarah, a 45-year-old executive preparing for a combination of road, gravel and the ultra-distance Transiberica race, has an incredibly busy schedule. Working in Europe but with international meetings she often has to work unusual hours as well as doing significant amounts of long-haul travel. Sarah also has a young family and has to accommodate her husband's trail running goals.
Fortunately, Sarah is able to use her commute to get training volume, which she combines with either indoor or outdoor interval sessions, depending on her schedule. She uses her one available day at the weekend for a long solo ride, a club ride or race, often incorporating a second interval session at the start.
Sarah is very aware of her energy levels and adjusts her interval sessions during the week to match her recovery and time availability. Sarah has also started being more consistent with exercise during trips abroad, which often involve long hours each day. Just fitting in 30 to 40 minute sessions in the hotel gym has significantly improved her fitness due to being able to capitalize more effectively on the time she has at home.
