Purple Patch Podcast 356 - Win the Race Before It Starts- Race Prep Secrets from the Coaches Table
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Apr 30, 2025 Featuring Brad Hunter, a Purple Patch coach skilled in energy conservation, and Max Gering, a performance psychology expert, they dive into essential race preparation strategies. The duo emphasizes mastering the taper phase for optimal performance and the importance of mindset, reminding athletes to define success beyond race times. They discuss the power of positive self-talk and the need for reflective practices post-race to foster personal growth. Listeners gain valuable insights into balancing training with mental resilience and individualized coaching approaches.
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Smart Tapering Strategies
- Taper to arrive fresh, balancing energy conservation with maintaining some intensity.
- Keep workout rhythms consistent, reducing volume but preserving some race pace efforts to stay primed.
Reduce Race Week Stress
- Write down your race week itinerary to reduce cognitive load and increase predictability.
- Block daily 15-minute planning sessions to organize packing and logistics, then move on to avoid overwhelm.
Reframe Racing Success
- Defining race success should start far before taper and focus on the athlete’s deeper goals and why they race.
- Success evolves with realistic expectations and process goals tailored to each race’s context and athlete’s journey.