How Intense Do You Need to Be & What to Do in Race Week
Release Date: 08/08/2023
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info_outlineToday we discuss How intense you need to be. This question was sparked by a listener who has gotten really into David Goggins and is curious how we think about pushing to 110% (or cranking it to 11). We also discuss race week, the overarching goals of the week or two before your big race and the nitty gritty of what to do for training that week.
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- Related to recent podcast - how hard do you need to go in intervals? FOCUS, FLOW and HOW HARD TO GO
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