Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Podcast

How to Execute Your Plan on Race Day


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You’ve trained for months, followed the plan, and now race day is approaching. But even the best preparation can fall apart without smart execution on the day.

In this solo episode, I break down the five essential components of a successful race day plan — helping you avoid common pitfalls and stay calm, confident, and in control. Whether you’re doing a triathlon, long sportive, or any endurance event, these strategies will help you perform at your best when it counts.

What You’ll Learn

  • The #1 reason athletes blow up on race day — and how to avoid it
  • Why pacing by feel (RPE) can be your best ally in the swim
  • How to combine heart rate, power, and pace for optimal performance
  • The three critical numbers every athlete needs to know about nutrition
  • What to think about — and when — to build mental resilience
  • How to avoid common race day kit disasters
  • Why your race week and morning timetable could make or break your day
  • Download the Free Race Day Execution Checklist

    To make it even easier, I’ve put together a free, downloadable checklist covering all five elements we discuss today — pacing, nutrition, mindset, equipment, and your timetable.

    Click here to get the checklist

    Links and Resources

    Book a call with a Precision Fuel & Hydration expert to discover your 3 key numbers and build a race day strategy to help execute your race plan

    Ready to Take Action?

    If you want to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient version of yourself, there are two ways to get started:

    1-1 Coaching with Simon Ward – Get a personalised programme designed for your lifestyle and goals. Book a call today

    Join the SWAT Inner Circle – Our exclusive training community focused on real-world strength, health, and performance

    You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.

     

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