Race Week Workouts: How to Protect Your Fitness Before Race Day

Race week is where a lot of runners make critical mistakes that hurt their performance before they even get to the start line. In this highlight, we break down how to approach race week workouts so you can protect your fitness, stay sharp, and show up feeling confident on race day. Many runners either overtrain, second-guess their taper, or try to “squeeze in” extra fitness during race week. The reality is that your fitness is already built. The goal now is to maintain rhythm, keep your legs fresh, and avoid unnecessary fatigue. We cover how to structure your final workouts, what intensity actually makes sense, and how to mentally approach race week so you don’t sabotage your training. If you’re preparing for a marathon, half marathon, or any key race, this is one of the most important phases to get right. Subscribe for more running tips, coaching insights, and race strategy breakdowns. 🚨 TRAINING PLANS THAT ACTUALLY TRAIN YOU 🚨 ㅤ If you're chasing a big goal, whether it's your first race, next PR, or anything in between, you don’t need 1:1 coaching to train like a coach wrote your plan. Now you can follow the same strategy our coaching clients use, just in a self-guided format! ㅤ Running Explained Training Plans include: ㅤ ✅ Clear daily structure & run-by-run guidance ✅ Built-in recovery and rest (because that’s part of the plan too) ✅ Fueling & hydration tips so you’re not guessing ✅ Post-race recovery schedule ✅ Choose what works for YOU: mileage, kilometers, or time-based versions (all included!!!) ㅤ 💡 Not sure which plan to choose? There’s a quiz on the website to help you find your perfect match.