Season planning - how many races should you do in one year? | EP#317 - a podcast by Mikael Eriksson

from 2021-12-20T04:00

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In this episode, coaches Helle Frederiksen, Philipp Seipp and Emma Carney each give their perspective and recommendations on how many races you can do in a season without sacrificing performance. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-The difference between different race distances (from super sprint to Ironman)

-The physical and mental costs of racing, and the opportunity costs of missed training

-How many races can you do at a high level of performance for different distances

-How to think about placing these races in your season calendar

-Differences between pros and age-groupers when it comes to race planning

 

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