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Sport

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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Master the Art of Packing for Your Next Gravel Race

Preparing for a gravel event or race requires significant time, effort, and dedication. As the race approaches, packing is one of the most crucial aspects of preparation.

The other two are: eating and resting, but these are for another post.
Properly packing for the event can make a difference on race day; a bit of practice can go a long way.
Here is a list of things you should pack for your next gravel race:

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life, Sport

The Lost and Found Gravel Festival – June 2023

“Your real resume is just a cataloging of all your suffering.”

The most interesting and rewarding parts of our lives are often the ones that have required the most sacrifice and hard work. When we suffer (e.g. during rides/runs), we are forced to confront our weaknesses and limitations.
We learn to be resilient and resourceful.
We develop new skills and abilities.
We grow.
In the process, we create a more meaningful life.
If you can keep your smile – bonus points.

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