How to Taper Before Race Day for Optimal Performance

Taper

Training for a race requires dedication, endurance, and consistency. However, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of race preparation is the taper phase. Tapering is the strategic reduction of training volume and intensity before a big race to ensure peak performance on race day. Done correctly, tapering allows your body to recover, … Read more

Mastering the Taper: A Guide to Peak Performance on Race Day

Taper

As a runner, you’ve dedicated weeks, if not months, to disciplined training, logging miles, and fine-tuning your technique. Now, as race day approaches, it’s time to shift gears and embrace a crucial element of your training regimen: the art of tapering. Tapering, the strategic reduction of training intensity and volume leading up to a race, … Read more