4. Learn What Works in Training
Competition day is not the day that you want to be experimenting, so try out different hydration and feeding strategies before your race. As an example, simply weighing yourself on a long training ride or run before your big event can give you valuable information to optimize your hydration during the race.
Likewise, taking the time to prepare your own foods or trying different products beforehand and then mapping out a nutrition plan can ensure you don't make any mistakes on race day.
5. Arrive Rested and Fed
While proper training is obviously important, making sure you are well-rested going into an event is sometimes even more critical. You can't cram training into a single week, so make sure you are getting plenty of sleep and aren't killing yourself as the big race approaches. Just sleeping an extra hour each night the week of the race can significantly improve your performance.
Finally, adding extra carbohydrates to your diet, and making sure you get plenty of calories the week prior, will assure that your legs are fueled and ready to go.
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