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How to Optimally Plan Your Tune-up Races

Published: Feb. 4, 2022, 5:01 a.m.

There are several strategies for scheduling and executing tune up races and when done right, they can enhance your fitness and boost your confidence for the big day.\xa0\xa0

But, if they\u2019re not done right, they can add extra risk, like not recovering enough, and unnecessary stress to your schedule.\xa0\xa0

On today\u2019s show, I\u2019m going to talk all about tune up races. You\u2019ll learn:

  • when to add a tune up race for maximum benefit and minimum risk
  • how to run your tune up race to best prepare you for your goal race, and
  • alternative ways to use tune ups in your schedule

If you\u2019re gearing up for a spring race and looking to add tune-up races to your schedule (or already have and might be worried it\u2019s too close or too much), this is a must-listen!

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