Episode 23: How to Peak for Race Day Without Losing Your Gains

Race day is coming and now you've got the classic hybrid athlete dilemma: how do you actually peak for the run without watching your squat numbers tank? Most hybrid athletes either don't taper at all and show up cooked, or they taper everything (including lifting) and lose the plot on both ends.In this episode, we get into what tapering actually means, how long your taper should be for a 5K vs a half vs a full marathon, and what to cut first when you start dialling things back. We cover how to adjust your lifting in the 2-3 weeks before race day, whether carb loading is actually worth it, and why the post-race week is where most people undo their hard work by ramping back too fast. Plus, I'll talk through how to build a race calendar that supports your lifting goals instead of constantly fighting against them.If you've ever finished a race feeling slow because you didn't taper right — or finished one feeling weak because you tapered too much — this episode will save you from doing it again.Links:- 🏋️ Online Coaching: https://forms.gle/T1Nqwd1oNBPKsmbW8- 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hybridcoachmike/- 📋 Downloadable Programs: https://liftheavyrunfast.myshopify.com/- 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RBMi9U6tJECkkdpW54B7N?si=a2f3953f77614264Lift Heavy, Run Fast Podcast Intro