Tune Up Race Formula: Timing, Recovery, and What the Training Theory Says
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance and strategies for incorporating tune-up races into training plans.
Tune-up races are a common piece of many training plans. Are they necessary? Why should you bother racing in the middle of training? In this episode, we discuss all you need to know about how to run an effective tune-up race (and whether to run one at all). We draw from years of coaching experience and an understanding of various training theories to guide you through how to incorporate non-goal races into your training, in a way that does not detract from your goal race. You will learn how to schedule them, whether you need to taper, and how to recover. Plus, we will provide guidance for what to do if doing tune-up races just is not for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The psychological and physiological benefits of a tune-up race ✅ How to schedule tune-up races in your training ✅ Which distance tune-up race should you choose? ✅ Different pacing approaches for tune-up races ✅ If you should taper for a tune-up race ✅ How to recover after a goal race ✅ Benchmark workouts as substitutes for a tune-up race Tread Lightly Running is hosted and researched by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Production, show notes, and graphics by Laura Norris. References 🔬PMID: 40740427 If…
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