About This Episode:In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews Russell Finsterwald for part 2 of their discussion on training for single-day and stage races. Russell goes in-depth on how he prepares differently and prioritizes recovery for stage racing. Listen to part one on single-day races here.Episode Highlights:Training approach for multi-day eventsRecovery strategies for stage racesHow to adjust your nutrition and hydrationTapering for stage racesGuest Bio – Russell Finsterwald:Russell Finsterwald has been racing bikes since the age of 13 and professionally for the last nine years. Russell has accumulated 5 National Championships, a Pan American Games Championship, over 40 professional podiums, was named to the 2016 US Olympic Long Team, and has represented the United States in seven World Championships. He is the current XCM National Champion. When not training for races, Russell can be found enjoying the mountains he grew up in. Russell has climbed over 60 of Colorado’s highest peaks, is an avid photographer, bike packer, backpacker, and all around outdoor enthusiast.Read More About Russell Finsterwald:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7R4JQRjE14X1uIBt9ExRwClif Pro Team: https://www.clifbar.com/athletes/russell-finsterwaldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/finsty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finstyMTBTwitter:https://twitter.com/finsty Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform