Triathlon Training Explained | How To Taper For Triathlon

In association with TrainingPeaks - http://gtn.io/TrainingPeaks In this week's Triathlon Training Explained Show and this week we are looking towards race day, well more specifically the build up to it! Getting the taper right is not easy, we hear from professional triathletes and coaches to learn more about the subject. Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: http://gtn.io/bw Race season is well and truly upon us, you’ve done all the hard work so it is time to nail that performance. The getting fit part is usually pretty straightforward but when it comes to those final few weeks before your big day it can be hard to know how much training you should be doing in order to reach your peak performance. Tapering is a tricky business, we are all different and require different amounts of rest and stimulus in those crucial few weeks and days before your race. We are going to hear from professional athletes and coaches as well as discussing our own experiences in order to help guide you to that perfect race day preparation. What does your taper look like? Let us know in the comments. 👇 If you enjoyed this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link - http://gtn.io/bv Watch more on GTN... 📹 Pro Triathletes: What Do They Do Before A Big Race? - http://gtn.io/AskProsPrerace Music: Epidemic Sound December Batch - Antelope Extra - Electronic - Funky Photos: © Triathlon / Getty Images The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the best triathlon YouTube channel, with videos for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned Ironman racers to first-timers – and everyone in between. With the help of our pro and Olympic medal winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge Beat your PB with record-breaking expertise Get the best from your bike and gear with pro-know-how In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media every week Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete. Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Assos of Switzerland clothing: http://gtn.io/Assos BMC Switzerland: http://gtn.io/bmc-bikes Cervelo bikes: http://gtn.io/cervelo Continental: http://gtn.io/continental ENVE wheels: http://gtn.io/ENVE-wheels KASK helmets: http://gtn.io/kask ON Running: http://gtn.io/On-Running Orca: http://gtn.io/Orca Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Polar: http://gtn.io/polar Profile Design: http://gtn.io/profiledesign Quarq power meters: http://gtn.io/quarq Roka: http://gtn.io/roka Team Bath: http://gtn.io/TeamBath Vision wheels: http://gtn.io/vision Zipp wheels: http://gtn.io/zipp Zwift: http://gtn.io/zwift YouTube Channel - http://gtn.io/YouTube Facebook - http://gtn.io/Facebook Instagram - http://gtn.io/Instagram Twitter - http://gtn.io/Twitter Google+ - http://gtn.io/GooglePlus Strava Club - http://gtn.io/stravaclub GMBN Tech - http://gmbn.tech/subscribe GCN Tech - http://gcntech.co/subscribe EMBN - http://embn.me/subscribe