Prevention and Recognition of Injuries Rest, which by nature
triathletes are inherently bad at, is an integral part of the
healing process. This is when the body heals itself and gets
stronger, whether you are taking a day or a few weeks off from
working out or reducing the intensity or volume of your
workouts. Prevention techniques that assist with healing,
including stretching and specific strengthening, are often
overlooked but are an essential part of triathlon training.
Injuries are not an act of nature. They indicate that the
athlete has reached a breakdown point at which the body can no
longer respond in a positive fashion and heal the injury. The
body is pushed past its reparative capabilities and begins to
develop signs and symptoms of injury. One of the hallmark
symptoms of injury is pain. We all have experienced discomfort
when working out, but when is it bad to push through the
discomfort? Pain can be defined as an unpleasant sensation that
is often associated with damage to the body. What about t