Episode 30: How to Taper for a Marathon

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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

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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