Pre-competition phase: your race preparation

The Pre-Competition Phase prepares you mentally and physically for race day - focusing on pacing, confidence, and final tough workouts.

Written by Tessa

What is the Pre-Competition Phase?

This is the final real training phase before your competition. No new stimuli are introduced - only familiar elements. Workouts are designed to prepare you physically and mentally for race day!

What is the goal of the Pre-Competition Phase?

Build confidence for race day
Practice pacing and test your gear
Focus again on good habits
Test race equipment (shoes, nutrition, breakfast routine, etc.)

What to expect in this phase?

Mostly threshold training and some activation runs
No new stimuli - just stabilization
Lots of mental preparation: How does your target pace feel?
Last training load before the race

Typical content:

Practical race day tips
What and when to eat, how to start optimally

Important:

Now is not the time to catch up on missed training. You are ready.