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Tapering

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The Benefits of a 5K Taper and How to Make the Most of It

For speed and freshness at your next 3.1, decrease mileage during race week.

By Kristine Kearns
Feb 20, 2025
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Everything to Know About the Marathon Taper

Apr 23, 2024
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How to Taper for a Half Marathon

Oct 17, 2023
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The 3-Week Guide to Tapering for a Marathon

Aug 13, 2019
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Try This Tactical Approach to Tapering

Oct 17, 2017
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Embracing the Less Is More Approach to Tapering

Oct 21, 2016
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Do You Feel Dumber When You Stop Running?

by alex hutchinson
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Should I Race a Half During My Marathon Taper?

by Susan Paul
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Eating Well Through the Taper

by Pamela Nisevich Bede
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3 Ways to Calm Taper Anxiety

by Jenny Hadfield
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What To Do If You Get Injured During Taper

by William O. Roberts, MD
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The Art and Science of the Taper

by Phil Latter
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How to Taper Correctly

by Susan Paul
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When To Stop Strength Training

by alex hutchinson
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How to Deal with Prerace Anxiety

by Mackenzie Lobby
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Masterminding the Marathon

by Phil Latter
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Tapering? Wrap It Up With a Burst

by alex hutchinson
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Six Taper Secrets for Peaking

by Greg McMillan
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