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How to Train Like an Olympian

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Updated: November 14, 2009

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Train Like an Olympian - Peak for Big Events

Peaking for Races

Peaking for Races

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Olympic athletes time their training and rest to coincide with the Olympic games. They use the term peaking to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) at a specific time for an event or race. You can use that same principle to get ready for your major event or competition as well. Although peaking is not easy to do and requires experience and planning, there are simple steps you can take to make peaking much more likely.

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