Adjust Stage Race PR Plan for different travel days

[maaikeeverts]

Hi Lynda,

We’re heading to Breck this coming weekend and have to drive approximately 10 hours each day on both Saturday and Sunday. I’m doing the PR 6-day stage race plan, and it asks for a 3 hr ride on Saturday (week #11) and a 1 hr ride on Sunday. I can probably manage a 1 hr recovery ride on Sunday after we arrive (will probably stay with friends in the Denver area), but the 3 hr ride on Sunday will be problematic. Can I move it to Friday (I plan on taking off work that day to start packing/last minute errands)? If so, how do I adjust the rest of the week for that?

Thanks!
Maaike

[Lynda]

Maaike,

I recommend missing out the 3 hour ride. Take the day off instead. Save that energy for driving and for acclimatizing once you are in Breck.

Have a great race in Breck. Eat lots of carbs and drink lots of water. Listen to this great podcast by nutritionist Kelli Jennings with High Altitude Nutrition Tips.

Lynda

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