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Master Your Race Week: 7-Day Taper and Nutrition Tips

The Science

This 7-day pre-race plan exists for one simple reason:
to get you to the start line slightly bored, mildly twitchy, and annoyingly fresh –> That’s the “sweet spot”.

It’s built on two ideas that sports science actually agrees on (a rare event):
tapering and nutrition periodization.
No crystals.
No miracle powders.
Just physiology doing its thing if you don’t mess with it.

Training Taper: Doing Less Is a Skill

Tapering is the controlled art of not ruining months of work in the final week.

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Fueling for Health and Peak Athletic Performance

As an experienced endurance athlete who has competed in running races, cycling centuries, triathlons, and multiple Ironman events, I know firsthand how crucial proper fueling is for health and performance.

Over the years, I’ve learned that tracking my calories, macronutrients like protein, and energy expenditure through training is essential for supporting my active life and avoiding injuries. 

Here are my top tips for athletes looking to maximize their fueling for overall wellness and athletic success.

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Fueling Strategies for Endurance Activities: What to Eat on a Long Ride/Run?

Participating in endurance activities like long rides or runs requires careful attention to fueling strategies. 

It’s no secret that Ironman’s 4th element (and some will say the most important one) is the fueling plan and execution. Proper nutrition can significantly impact performance, endurance, and recovery. Let’s explore the importance of fueling during endurance activities and discuss effective dietary choices to optimize your performance. Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, understanding what to eat on a long ride/run will help you maintain energy levels, delay fatigue, and achieve better results. Btw, you should track it (here is an app I built in the past) so you can manage it.

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