How to run a personal best at any distance
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Racing season is here and if you’ve been training hard for your next goal race in the fall, it’s time to focus on translating that fitness into race day success, whatever that means for you. 

Today’s show is all about how to PR at any distance. We’re going to be giving you our best advice to make sure you get the best results possible come race day. There are a lot of factors that can influence your race results but we’ll do our best to cover the biggest things you can control to maximize your chances at success over almost any distance. So whether you’re training for a track 5k or a hilly ultra marathon, we’ve got you covered with expert tips from our coaching team at Runnersconnect!

Today’s racing topics include:

• How to taper for your goal race
• Fueling and hydration strategies for different distances
• How to deal with tough weather conditions and hilly courses
• And everything else you need to perform your best!

Race day is fast approaching so let's get into it, with tips to PR at any distance!

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