Olav and David discuss racing in episode 3. This episode continues to build on concepts of episodes 1 and 2, explaining aspects of racing from taper, to travel course prep and race pace.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:00) Choosing Optimal Race Frequency

(01:59) Setting Expectations in Racing and Mindset in Racing

(04:00) Learning from Racing and Race Analysis 

(07:26) Racing as a Means of Improving 

(08:29) Peaking Frequency and Factors that Influence it

(12:32) Tapering

(21:40) Improving Your Taper 

(25:58) How to Build a Taper 

(28:04) Race Pace

(29:48) Taper for an Age Grouper

(34:58) Specific Course Prep 

(38:00) When Should you Ideally Travel to a Race

(43:17) Getting onto Timezone and Jet Lag 

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