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September 22, 2026 at 11:19 am #29097
Keymaster
Hi Mike,
I recommend pausing the training plan and following week 12 for the 7 days prior to the race. Miss out the week 12 day 3 strength training session to ensure you don’t have any fatigue in your muscles on race day. Race on week 12 day 6 and take a day off on day 7 for recovery.
That will lead you in to the race fresh and ready to race.
Coach Lynda