More awesome questions today, starting with taper discussion and going through back to back threshold sessions. What happens if you have a big setback before a race? What if you're dealing with nagging injuries or soreness? Are you a strong runner or a fast runner? How should you approach the bike in each case. Is it easier to chase the clock, or fend it off? How do you build confidence as you get closer to your race? Creating smart variation in your training. Is your default to always do more to build your race confidence? How to experiment in training. Listening to your body before your ego. When does it make sense to go rip the bike? Talking treadmill vs. running outside. When, why? How to keep things fresh and fun. Topics: 3 Taper buckets Focus on your wins Dealing with big setbacks before a big race Tendonitis, ongoing pain . . . Mental confidence Overtraining as your confidence builder? Double Threshold days - with examples Heavily monitored training vs. winging it Strength, durability and intelligence in racing Long threshold bike coupled with short threshold runs Listen to your body, not ego Driven by lack of confidence Slow runner? Strong runner? Chasing the clock vs. fending off the clock Racing is experience and experiment Treadmill vs. running outside Don't force yourself to always train the same way Keep things fresh and fun Coaching Inquiries Mike Tarrolly - CrushingIron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - C26Coach@gmail.com www.c26triathlon.com