Shakeout Run

A short, very easy run (15-20 mins) done the day before a race to keep legs loose and calm nerves.

The Shakeout

The Shakeout Run is about blood flow and psychology. It's too short to tire you out, but long enough to:

Usually 15 to 20 minutes, at a pace so slow you could drink a coffee while doing it.

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The strategic reduction of training volume before a big race to allow your body to fully recover and peak on race day.

Low-intensity activity performed before a workout or race to increase blood flow, raise core temperature, and prepare the body for stress.

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