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Episode 26 Show Notes

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In this episode, we review the second Spartan race of the year, the Arizona Sprint and Super. SGX Coach Allison Krumker, for Phoenix Evolution OCR Training, is on to fill you in on all the details from this past weekends race in case you missed it.

In our research review we talk about tapering and how it has been shown to boost performance when done correctly. A proper tapering program can lead to physiological adaptations that leave you primed for a personal best. You will definitely want to try this out before your next race.

In our SGX Coaches’s interview, we have on Coach and Spartan Pro Team member Kevin Donoghue. Kevin is all over the place in the Spartan world. He was a NBC Spartan Team Challenge Coach, Trainer for the new Daily Burn Spartan Workouts, and 64 Time Podium finisher (and still growing).

Coach Donoghue give is insight on to some of his success in Spartan Race Training. We talk about how he got involved with Spartan Races, how you should plan your week leading up to the race, what to do if you are running back to back races over a weekend, his workouts with Daily Burn and a whole lot more.

He provides incredible insight into training and nutrition. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Show Notes:

Tapering Study: https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/the-american-physiological-society/physiological-effects-of-tapering-in-highly-trained-athletes-mSe2iuRIIG

Arizona Spint & Super: https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/1713/results

Daily Burn Spartan Program: https://lp.dailyburn.com/spartan/index.html

Best Spartan Venues Article: http://dailyburn.com/life/db/best-spartan-races-country/

BOKU Foods: https://bokusuperfood.com/

Kevin Donoghue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnamics

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdonoghuelives

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdonoghuelives/