At this time of the year everyone is winding down their training.
The holidays are just around the corner and warm-weather training outdoors will be a long gone memory.
However, that doesn't mean that you should put your training and planning for next year to rest along with the warm weather.
Here are a few things you can do during the next 3 months that will hopefully get you into your 2011 triathlon season ready to take things to the next level.
If you are thinking about hiring a coach then now is the time to do so.
The off season is probably the most critical time of the season when a coach can be of most assistance to you.
A coach will be a sounding board for you to discuss your limiters, strengths, and next years goals.
Your coach can help you work on your swim technique, overall strength, neuromuscular power on the bike and run, as well as strengthening up those muscles which are not commonly used in triathlon.
Now is the time to balance out any muscular imbalances before next year's season begins.
This can all be accomplished in the comfort of your own home or if you choose at your local gym and a good coach can save you loads of time and money in terms of what equipment to purchase as well as what exercises to target and which ones to avoid.
A coach will also help keep you on track in terms of your nutrition as you head into the holiday season.
Enjoying family, friends, food and all that goes with the holidays really is a mandatory thing to do.
With a coach you will find it much easier to pick up the training sooner rather than later and get back into your routine once the holidays are officially over.