Tune Up Race Formula: Timing, Recovery, and What the Training Theory Says

Podcast: Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast · Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

Opublikowano: 2026-08-15

Tune-up races are a common piece of many training plans. Are they necessary? Why should you bother racing in the middle of training? In this episode, we discuss all you need to know about how to run an effective tune-up race (and whether to run one at all). We draw from years of coaching experience and an understanding of various training theories to guide you through how to incorporate non-goal races into your training, in a way that does not detract from your goal race. You will learn how to schedule them, whether you need to taper...