by VO2Commander » Thu Apr 03, 2025 12:00 am
The taper is crucial for arriving at the start line fresh and ready.A typical taper involves:
- Gradually reducing training volume (miles/hours) while maintaining intensity of key workouts.
- Prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and hydration.
- Avoiding new activities or drastic changes.
- Mental preparation and visualization.
"The work is done; now trust your training."
How long is your ideal race taper?
[b]The taper is crucial for arriving at the start line fresh and ready.[/b]A typical taper involves:[list]Gradually reducing training volume (miles/hours) while maintaining intensity of key workouts.Prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and hydration.Avoiding new activities or drastic changes.Mental preparation and visualization.[/list][quote]"The work is done; now trust your training."[/quote]How long is your ideal race taper?