Antonio Serrat is getting ready: the big bet for 2025
In this interview, Antonio Serrat He shares his experience of physical preparation before each season, his plans for 2025 and the changes he faces when changing teams and training locations.
His words offer clues about the demands of high-level competition and the importance of taking care of every detail to remain in the elite.
Medical examination and work areas
During the last years, Antonio Serrat undergoes a medical check-up with the High Performance Centre at the beginning of each season. As he explains, this check-up usually includes a stress test that requires giving the maximum on the bikeThe main purpose is to check that the heart is responding appropriately and to rule out any abnormalities.
“We suffered during the stress test, but it is essential to confirm that everything is in order,” says Serrat.
The balance between rest and routine
Antonio Serrat He stresses that after a long season, the body and mind need a break. For him, November is a transitional phase. The training load is reduced without completely neglecting physical activity, because a complete break can have negative consequences.
During the first week of rest, opt for minimal training volumes: go to the pool a few days, jog without pressure or add some very light sessions. The second week is usually a time of almost complete disconnection, a time when you take advantage to clear your mind. Finally, in the third week you begin a gradual reactivation with easy runs, light gym sessions and some more frequent dips.
In December, Serrat returns to his routine. Without suddenly going back to his usual volumes, he gradually increases his working hours. Christmas and family celebrations can alter his plans, although he believes that this small social “break” helps on an emotional level.
Group change and new perspective
One of the novelties for this 2025 is the transfer of Antonio Serrat to Lugo, where he trains with the Fluvial in charge of Adrian y Ana, a reference point in the club. This decision means leaving the Federation group, where he spent the last two years. He says it was not easy, but he felt the need to bet on a different environment.
“I have seen the progress that kids like nacho galvez o Yarno Inn, and I was encouraged to join them,” he explains.
He admits that the good atmosphere is an extra motivation. Sharing sessions with young athletes who are tirelessly eager to improve keeps him enthusiastic. Although triathlon is his profession, he knows that enjoying the process is key to performing better and continuing to fight for the top positions.
Preparing for the Abu Dhabi World Series
February 15th will mark the start of the Abu Dhabi World Series, the first major challenge for Antonio Serrat in 2025.
He is currently based in Torremolinos, Malaga, where he combines the pool with running and cycling training. He also has the support of the Federation to manage the use of suitable facilities.
Once the competition in Abu Dhabi is over, there will be a period without events of the calendar world, which will allow for restructuring the preparation.
Serrat does not rule out altitude training to improve endurance and performance. He recognises that the lack of oxygen is a stimulus that can make a difference when the time comes to compete at the highest level.
Olympic cycle, mixed relay and objectives
Although the Paris 2024 cycle has concluded, the Olympic distance remains the main motivation for Antonio Serrat. It aims to recover the momentum that has allowed it to shine in past seasons, remain among the elite of the World Series and seek outstanding results in the international calendar.
Regarding the mixed relay, the Galician highlights that it is a test where everything can change quickly.
The new format places women in the first and third stages, while men compete in the second and last stages. It underlines the importance of starting strong to avoid losing the leading group and finishing with a finish that seeks the best position.
“I have really enjoyed the relays and I have run different stages. In each one, if you are in good shape, you can make a difference.”
The experience he has gained in previous competitions makes him believe that the mixed relay will be a key point in the next international commitments.
Conclusions and future on the horizon
2025 is a strategic year for Antonio Serrat: He wants to improve his preparation at the Olympic distance and achieve good results in the World Series.
His new training group in Lugo, the discipline set in the pre-season months and the focus on every medical and physical detail represent a vital boost to continue improving.
With Abu Dhabi as his first challenge, Serrat faces this new cycle with the desire to return to the front ranks. One thing is certain: Spanish triathlon will continue to have in him a national representative who will seek to give his best in each race.