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Episode 94: Is Peaking a Myth?

On Coaching with Magness & Marcus

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Building Confidence and Managing Expectations

In this chapter, they discuss the importance of separating the coach's job of making the athlete feel good on race day from not building unrealistic expectations. They emphasize that confidence comes from demonstrated ability and practice, rather than focusing on how the athlete will feel on race day. They also talk about how peaking is an art form and it is crucial for the coach to continually ask the athlete about their appetite for the training and adjust accordingly.

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