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AvatarLynda
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Hi devolikewhoa83,

You are right, the answer is no. Stick to the plan with a focus on quality training and recovery. Over-extending in Base training can lead to peaking fitness too soon, before your peak race date and being flat on your “A” race day.

Coach Lynda