# Workout suggestion day before a race

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981>\
**Category:** Training\
**Created:** [March 29, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981 "2019-03-29T04:48:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Dutchie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dutchie/32/13106_2.png) [@Dutchie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dutchie)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 4:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981/1 "2019-03-29T04:48:07Z")

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I am at the end of General Build Mid Volume and have a race on Saturday (a mtb xco). I had to miss my Thursday workout (today) which would have been Spencer (ouch). I don’t want to do VO2 work the day before a race, but would like to do something more than just a soft pedal (not an A race). Any suggestions for a trainer ride as I will have to do this indoors due to other commitments. Thinking something sweet spot with short bursts to mimic leg openers? Any suggestions are welcome? Thanks!

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981/2 "2019-03-29T09:45:37Z")

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> [@\[FAQ\] Openers & Priming Workouts, Prior to Race Day](https://www.trainerroad.com/forumt/openers-priming-workouts-prior-to-race-day/128):
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> 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](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/89111-truuli) = 60 minutes, 0.79 Intensity [Truuli +1](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/262341-truuli+1) = 60 minutes, 0.79 Intensity [Truuli -1](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/93378-truuli-1) = 45 minutes, 0.77 Intensity [Truuli -2](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/93381-truuli-2) = 30 minutes, 0.78 Intensity [image] Use to precede any High Intensity events. [Laurel](https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/5754-laurel) = 30 minutes, 0.78 Intensity [TR-03] Use to precede Shorter, Higher-Intensity Endurance e…

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**Author:** ![jacknipper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jacknipper/32/9522_2.png) [@jacknipper](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jacknipper)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 10:37am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981/3 "2019-03-29T10:37:39Z")

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I agree with @mcneese.chad , truuli and its variants is the right WO before a race

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**Author:** ![Dutchie](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dutchie/32/13106_2.png) [@Dutchie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dutchie)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981/4 "2019-03-29T14:49:11Z")

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Thanks guys…just finished it. Great suggestion.

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**Author:** ![brendanhousler](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brendanhousler/32/11363_2.png) [@brendanhousler](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brendanhousler)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/workout-suggestion-day-before-a-race/13981/5 "2019-03-29T16:14:28Z")

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openers (5 x 30s @ 120%) are all you want to do; stay sharp without inducing fatigue. Good luck on the race @Dutchie; let us know how it goes!