Hi All, After completing SSBLV I and getting pretty far into SSBLV II, I decided to switch over to Plan Builder, as it seems to be all the rage. I’ve got a few races planned throughout the year, and I selected to have it include openers for races. My question, which may be pretty simple is… when do…

Plan Builder did the same for me adding Pahrah the day before a cross race. The description says pre-race so…I don’t know. My favorite day before leg opener is Truuli Peak -1. They have a few different versions but the -1 did it for me. [image] Get Faster with TrainerRoad Cycling's most…

I just looked it up, and that (Truuli Peak -1) does look like a good opener. I’ll have to give it a shot! Thanks! Pahrah, which it scheduled for me as a day before opener, is probably fine as such, but the description of the workout says “is a pre-race warmup”. Hence, my confusion, do I do it 24 ho…

[image] [FAQ] Openers & Priming Workouts, Prior to Race Day Racing Recommended 24 hours prior to your event, to prepare physiologically (body) as well as psychologically (mind). (aka Opener, Primer) [TR-02] Use to precede any Endurance events. Truuli = 60 minutes, 0…

Yep as @m1muiz linked: openers 24 hours before your race start. Also, finish your warm up within 1 hour of your race start (ideally less).

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Race Openers on Plan Builder - When to Perform?

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m1muiz September 29, 2020, 4:38am 4

Was looking it up on this too and found above article

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