Training for long course while throwing in a short

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So, I’ve been invited (free entry) to the NYC Triathlon. Most of my effort has been geared towards long course training. My training plan for that particular weekend calls for a 4:30 bike w/ 30 min transition run on Saturday. (Day before NYC Tri)

Do I do that workout the day before a race, or do I take it easy and race my ass off at NYC?

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How important is NYC to you? I’d say the better you want to do at NYC, the lighter you should take it the previous day. If its just a race for kicks and to practice transitions, do your normal workout and treat the race as a speed workout.