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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