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s2/e25 When to Defer, DNS, or DNF a Race with Coach Tucker Grose (@trainingwithtucker)
s2/e25 When to Defer, DNS, or DNF a Race with Coach Tucker Grose (@trainingwithtucker)
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you ever had to defer a race? Are you worried about whether you SHOULD race? What about DNFing - why don't we talk about this more? Coach Tucker Grose joins the show for a thoughtful and personal discussion on when to defer, when to DNS, when to DNF, and how to make smart decisions so the worst-case scenario doesn't come to pass.
When to defer your goal race?
Back-up planning & adjusting your race day goals
Why you might (or should) DNS
When you SHOULDN'T DNS (& overcoming fear of failure!!)
Racing even when you aren't going to PR
DNFing for safety
DNFing because of poor planning/poor execution
How to AVOID a DNF
Tucker Grose has been running for as long as he can remember and ran his first 5k at the age of 8. He competed in Track and Cross Country through High School in Newtown, Connecticut. Tucker became interested in endurance events in college, completing his first half marathon and sprint triathlon. For the past 10 years, Tucker has been a student of endurance sports, reading many books and learning from other coaches. He experimented with different training methods throughout that time and has developed a formula for long term success. Tucker has been coaching youth and adult athletes since 2012 and has helped teams and individuals make improvements and build confidence with his energetic and positive approach to coaching. Whether you are moving up to a new distance, have seen your results plateau, simply want to get into better shape or run a Boston qualifying time, individualized coaching with Tucker will help you get there!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When to defer your goal race?
Back-up planning & adjusting your race day goals
Why you might (or should) DNS
When you SHOULDN'T DNS (& overcoming fear of failure!!)
Racing even when you aren't going to PR
DNFing for safety
DNFing because of poor planning/poor execution
How to AVOID a DNF
Tucker Grose has been running for as long as he can remember and ran his first 5k at the age of 8. He competed in Track and Cross Country through High School in Newtown, Connecticut. Tucker became interested in endurance events in college, completing his first half marathon and sprint triathlon. For the past 10 years, Tucker has been a student of endurance sports, reading many books and learning from other coaches. He experimented with different training methods throughout that time and has developed a formula for long term success. Tucker has been coaching youth and adult athletes since 2012 and has helped teams and individuals make improvements and build confidence with his energetic and positive approach to coaching. Whether you are moving up to a new distance, have seen your results plateau, simply want to get into better shape or run a Boston qualifying time, individualized coaching with Tucker will help you get there!
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This episode is sponsored by
· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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