Race Preparation
6 articles
TrainingAugust 20, 2026 · 11 MIN
Open Water Swimming for Triathletes: Conquering Anxiety and Building Race-Day Confidence
Up to 50% of first-time triathletes report significant anxiety about the swim leg. Open water panic is the leading cause of triathlon swim DNFs — but it is entirely trainable with progressive exposure, technique adaptation, and psychological strategies.
NutritionAugust 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Race Week Meal Plan for Marathon Runners: A 7-Day Nutrition Schedule
A structured race week meal plan increases muscle glycogen stores by 50–100% without the bloating of old-school carb loading. This day-by-day guide covers macros, meal timing, hydration, and race-morning breakfast.
RecoveryAugust 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
Jet Lag Management for International Racing: Pre-Travel, In-Flight, and Arrival Protocols
Crossing 6+ time zones without a jet lag strategy costs 3–5 days of adaptation. Use light exposure timing, melatonin protocols, and training schedule shifts to arrive race-ready — not sleep-deprived.
NutritionJuly 19, 2026 · 7 MIN
Carb Loading for Cycling: Gran Fondo, Century Rides, and Stage Races
Carbohydrate loading before multi-hour cycling events can increase muscle glycogen by 20–40%, delaying fatigue and improving sustained power output. Here's the protocol for gran fondos, centuries, and multi-day events.
TrainingJune 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
How to Taper for a Marathon Without Losing Fitness
The taper is the most psychologically difficult phase of marathon training. Here's the physiology behind why it works — and the exact protocol to arrive fresh without detraining.
NutritionApril 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Carb Loading Before a Marathon: The Complete Athlete's Guide
Carb loading can add 2–3% to your marathon performance. But most runners do it wrong. Here's the evidence-based protocol that actually works.