Fall Racing and Training when motivated and when you are not!
Release Date: 09/19/2023
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info_outlineJoin us on this episode as we discuss two scenerios for the fall racing and training season. What do you do if you have lots of motivation, energy and health but no plans for racing? OR what to do if you have lots of races but can feel your motivation, energy or health slipping before the fall races ramp up?
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- Cross Burnout (POST)
- Lacking motivation vs. burnout (post)
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