188/2: How to Plan and Execute the Ultimate Race Strategy

It’s Day 1 in Copenhagen, and Rick has a newfound respect for a very different type of race, as he recaps his experience of taking on the Mile - where he had one goal in mind: to beat Sarah’s best effort of 6 minutes and 10 seconds…

Sarah, Andy and Rick build the perfect race strategy, designed to help Sarah clock a new half marathon personal best, with Andy pacing her. Check out tomorrow's episode to hear how it all went in Sarah’s full debrief.

Between them, Andy, Rick and Sarah have taken part in countless races, giving them plenty of experience to draw on when it comes to building a race strategy that works. From pacing and fuelling to mindset, they’ll break down how to approach each element and help you plan your own race-day strategy.

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