BAKED IN TRAINING
THE TERM "BAKED-IN" is often used to communicated features or parts that are included, or cannot be removed. Computer code might have baked-in security features...
... what about our training?
During the taper portion of training,
when we back down volume,
and maximize recovery...
... it's like baking a cake.
The training and prep are the ingredients..
- mental
- physical
- equipment
... to rip on race day.
There is nothing left to do if we are a week out.
No amount of structured intensity,
or big endurance sessions...
... will help.
Think of the remaining days as the final minutes of a delicious cake in the oven.
The wafting smells.
Nothing to do but...
- wait till it's done
- let it cool
- cut it
... and rip on raceday.
(oh, and add frosting - PRs & Podiums)
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163.5
7.5 hrs
PushUps (traveling)
10 minutes recovery
90 minutes reading + Journaling
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248