Triathlon Performance Management: CTL, ATL & TSB Tapering Algorithms

Quantifying multi-sport workload through the Performance Management Chart (PMC) prevents overtraining.

Driving the Training Stress Balance (TSB = CTL - ATL) into the +15 to +25 range across a 14-day taper produces peak race-day performance.

Section III, IV & V: Cross-Discipline TSS Weighting and Sub-9:10 PMC Case Study

Exponential moving average algorithms quantify multi-sport fatigue, guaranteeing a +19.5 TSB form on race day.

Section VI & VII: Illness Return-to-Training Load Reset and PMC Master Summary

Gradual reloading post-illness prevents secondary fatigue spikes while preserving long-term CTL aerobic fitness.

Section VIII: Annual Macrocycle PMC Planning Table

Targeting progressive CTL accumulation through Base and Build phases culminates in a +20 TSB peak on race week.

Section IX & X: Biomarker Early Warning Systems and PMC Periodization Summary

Monitoring resting heart rate and nocturnal HRV prevents overtraining, ensuring optimal race-day readiness.