Taper
3 articles
TrainingAugust 10, 2026 · 7 MIN
Race Week Training Protocol: What to Do (and Avoid) in the 7 Days Before a Race
Race week is not the time to build fitness — that window closed 2 weeks ago. Every training decision in the final 7 days should serve one purpose: arriving at the start line fresh, sharp, and physiologically primed. Here's the complete race week training protocol.
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NutritionAugust 8, 2026 · 7 MIN
Marathon Taper Week Nutrition: What to Eat in the Final 7 Days Before a Race
The taper is not a holiday for your diet. Strategic carbohydrate loading, hydration management, and food avoidance in the final 7 days can add 2–4% to your race performance. Here's the complete evidence-based guide.
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TrainingJune 11, 2026 · 8 MIN
How to Taper for a Marathon Without Losing Fitness
The taper is the most psychologically difficult phase of marathon training. Here's the physiology behind why it works — and the exact protocol to arrive fresh without detraining.
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