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Episode Synopsis
This episode is sponsored by the Run to the Finish Run Club! Use the code treadlightly to save $50 on a one-year subscription. The Virtual Run Club gives you access to running plans from both Laura and Amanda, strength training workouts, sport nutrition guidance, and more! You can sign up here: https://www.runtothefinish.com/online-running-group/
Discussion points include:
What exactly does a marathon taper look like?
The science behind why you do a marathon taper
How a taper helps you hold marathon pace on race day
A two-week vs three-week taper
Tapering for a goal race vs a “for fun” marathon
Navigating the “taper crazies”
Understanding aches vs injury during the taper
What NOT to do during the marathon taper
Should you do a shakeout run before a marathon?
Strength training during the marathon taper
References:
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If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
Episode 6: Marathon Pacing
Episode 17: First Marathon Tips
Episode 20: What to Eat Before a Race
Discussion points include:
What exactly does a marathon taper look like?
The science behind why you do a marathon taper
How a taper helps you hold marathon pace on race day
A two-week vs three-week taper
Tapering for a goal race vs a “for fun” marathon
Navigating the “taper crazies”
Understanding aches vs injury during the taper
What NOT to do during the marathon taper
Should you do a shakeout run before a marathon?
Strength training during the marathon taper
References:
PMID: 37163550
PMID: 17762369
PMID: 34651125
PMID: 33374897
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
Episode 6: Marathon Pacing
Episode 17: First Marathon Tips
Episode 20: What to Eat Before a Race
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