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1 week ago WEB Apr 28, 2015 · Tapering for the marathon includes cutting your mileage volume by about 20 to 30 percent each week. You would be wise to cut all your cross-training activities as well. Because this is your first ...
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5 days ago Start After Your Longest Run Start your marathon taper two weeks before your marathon race day. It should start the day after your longest run, which is typically a 20+ mile run.Lower Mileage Lower mileage runners may not need to cut back on volume as much. High mileage runners should stick to the same number of days per week and reduce the volume of each run. It is essential to lessen the intensity but not fully eradicate it.
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4 days ago WEB Mar 28, 2024 · A common mistake people make during tapering is to catch up on ‘missed’ runs. Don’t do this. If you have missed any training, accept that it's in the past, and do …
1 week ago WEB Feb 27, 2023 · Decrease by 10-15 percent of your peak or average weekly mileage during your training plan. For example, if you’ve been averaging 50 miles per week (80 km), …
1 day ago WEB The last couple of weeks during the taper is a good time to reduce the intensity and duration of other cross training activities as well. I always taper down my strength …
1 week ago WEB Apr 12, 2024 · 8. Prioritise sleep. Sleep is your best friend during the taper and should be treated with respect. It’s when the muscles recover and the body repairs damaged …
1 week ago WEB Apr 5, 2024 · Have a plan for every day, and follow that plan. As for reducing running days and weekly mileage, a good rule of thumb is to maintain days but reduce mileage by 25 …
1 week ago WEB The taper is the final preparation before the marathon. Often times, runners see this as a time to drastically reduce their weekly mileage and just put in some easy miles to rest …
3 days ago WEB 3. Stay in “the mode”. Even though I am hopefully making it very clear to take it pretty easy during the taper that doesn’t mean it’s party time. The body craves consistency. Stay …
3 days ago WEB Focus on Goal Pace. An example of marathon taper workouts would be a 6 mile marathon pace tempo in Week 3 before the race, a 2x3 mile tempo in week two, and a 3 mile …
1 week ago WEB Feb 15, 2023 · The first step in creating a tapering plan is to determine the date of your marathon and to work backward from there to figure out when to begin your taper. Most …
1 week ago WEB Cycling. Cyclists, runners, and skiers are often regarded as having the highest VO2max of all aerobic athletes, which is why cycling is #2 on my list as one of the best cross …
1 day ago WEB 2 days ago · Several acclaimed marathon coaches like Jack Daniels and Hal Higdon recommend reducing training volume by 25 to 30 per cent during the first week of …
1 day ago WEB Mar 8, 2024 · Stay hydrated, especially in warmer weather. Drink at least 12 ounces of water 10-15 minutes before running and every 20 minutes during your run. Run on …
1 week ago WEB Jan 15, 2024 · For example, if your longest run was 16 miles, you should do no more than 9 to 10 miles. Keep your frequency the same during the first week of the taper. So, if you …
4 days ago WEB May 14, 2015 · My Journey to the 2015 NYC Marathon: Step 3 Published: May. 14, 2015, 12:39 p.m. Training for the NYC Marathon this fall, I'm focusing on flexibility, muscle …
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4 days ago WEB Feb 1, 2021 · Choreography-Specific Cross-Training and Conditioning Programs. February 2021. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 32 (1):103-115. …