Quote:
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same.
Race Taper:
Before

2 Weeks out: Last building efforts on the bike or in the gym.
1 Week out: Normal, but no redline efforts
Week of: 1 Strength session early in the week(no later than Wednesday) at 70% perceived effort.
Recovery ride or rest day between strength session and event.  Depends on your practice/race schedule.  Before you start racing, do 2-3 10 second sprints along with your normal warm up,  The goal is not high wattage, just high speed cadence w/ some resistance to activate your type 2 fibers.

After

Recovery Day/Yoga or light ride.  Mobility + Foam Rolling is mandatory.
Possibly followed by a full day off, but you should be back in the swing of things by Wednesday/Thursday.


Carb Loading/Protein Intake Rant
Article on Glucose Storage(Carb Loading)

Update:
Includes my Son's surgery, my new Tarmac SL7, Deep insight into the ongoing struggle of my new schedule.
BTS:
The construction noise that almost stopped me from being able to record.