The Mental Side of a Running Taper: 4 Steps to Rest Your Mind Before Race Day
With Coach Alexa – a UK Athletics qualified coach (CiRF) with an Endurance specialism (Event Group Coach), providing online running coaching for runners anywhere in the world. You’ve put in the hard work. You’ve faced the early mornings, the long runs, and the hill sessions. Race day is approaching, and you’ve probably already started thinking […]
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How to Bridge the Gap Before Starting a Race Training Plan
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