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Saturday, 05 December 2015 00:10

By Susan Lacke (triathlon.competitor.com)

Establish these now to come back even stronger next year.

Whatever it is you’ve resolved to do differently next season—be it weekly strength training or a vegan diet—needs to begin now. The oft-repeated rule of thumb is that a new habit requires 21 days of conscious practice before it becomes automatic. Researchers, however, have found that effectively establishing habits actually take more time than that—an average of 66 days of consistent practice, to be exact....

In other words—don’t wait until the new year. Start now. The off-season is a perfect time to begin practicing new habits! Small actions, taken every single day, become powerful habits that dictate the results you see at next year’s races.

Start with these quick and easy off-season habits recommended by experts and coaches. READ MORE