This is Coach, Clear Bartholvick and today I am reading an article written by coach Jeff Gaudette called What to Do If my race is cancelled?

If you're listening to this, I know you're not in a great mood.

Your race is likely canceled or postponed due to coronavirus.

All the preparation, hard work, and miles on the road seem like they are

about to be a waste thanks to something out of your control. While there's nothing I can do to truly make you feel better, my hope is that with this article I can give you a good guide for how you can make the most out of the training you have put in, how to potentially adjust your schedule for another

race down the road, and how to shift your mindset so something good can come out of this.

If your race is one to three weeks away, you can run your own race.

This is the easiest solution, albeit not the most satisfying.

Try to find an area around your home,

it's okay to drive a little,

that is flat and free from traffic.

Create a route, loop is best,

that is the same distance as your goal race.

You can even set out some water bottles and fuel

like you might find in a normal race.

Warm up and prepare, like you normally would,

and then race your loop to the best of your ability.

Maybe you can convince a fast friend to pace you or get someone in your family to bike alongside and help you keep pace.

Some races are even going virtually. to bike alongside and help you keep pace.

Some races are even going virtual,

so do a quick Google search

and maybe a virtual race could be some extra motivation.

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