Being an adaptable athlete is an important skill especially in the world today. With competitions being cancelled, postponed, or turned virtual, your schedule might not be as predictable as it once was. To add to things, your training might also have been impacted by a variety of factors: overcrowded trails or roads, not being able to train with your team, shifting family or work dynamics.
Adaptability as an athlete is not just adjusting to the challenges that come your way. It also means being able to shift your mindset when facing a sudden change. This includes checking in with yourself about how you truly feel about all of the shifting, as well as finding ways to adjust that do not overtax or cause additional stress on your energy or time.
Here are some things to think about when making adjustments:
Think about what challenges you have faced in the past and how you adapted. What work for you? What made your life more stressful or difficult?
Examine what changes you might have to make in the future. Think about what works best for you physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Remember that adapting is a process. No change is finite. If you feel things are not working for you, you can continue to shift them until they fit for you.