Tapering for Endurance Races: The Final Weeks
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2025 12:00 am
The taper is crucial for arriving at the start line fresh and ready.
A typical taper involves:
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.
How long is your ideal race taper?"The work is done; now trust your training."