How to Not Ruin Race Week: The Apex Blueprint for Event Success

Written By Edward Rogers

You’ve trained hard. You’re fit. You’re ready.
But if you don’t have a plan for race week, all that work can unravel—fast.

In Episode 4 of the Reach Your Apex Podcast, coaches Neal Henderson and Zach pull back the curtain on the most common race week mistakes and what to do instead.

You’ll learn:

  • Why rest on Monday beats rest on Friday

  • How to taper without getting stale

  • The overlooked dangers of travel and hotel breakfasts

  • Real mental prep strategies that work when your legs scream “stop”

Plus: A Monday-to-Sunday walk-through of what to do each day. From logistics to mindset, this is the ultimate playbook for showing up sharp when it counts most.

👉 Listen now and share with a training partner who’s aiming high.
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Edward Rogers
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