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 

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