About this episode

The episode discusses planning for race fitness and preparation, including periodization and adjusting goals based on feedback.

We discuss planning race preparation and how it differs from a general aerobic build, periodization considerations, B vs A priority races, adjusting approach based on feedback, differences with low and high training age, and reorienting goals along the way. We also answer your listener questions.

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