Marathon Taper Period

Here are a few quick tips on how to handle your taper period:

Realize that in the last month it is virtually impossible to get any fitter for your marathon race
day. That is why it is important to have your training sessions `peak' 3-4 weeks before your
actual race day and then taper your training.

Although you will feel like pushing yourself harder during the remaining month, you should do the exact opposite.

The idea here should be to decrease your training sessions by around 25% per week during the taper period. That includes the training you do on your longer runs.

Your main aim should be on resting your body. Literally, think of activities to fill in the extra
time you have on your hands where you can put your feet up. such as watching DVD's, reading or surfing the internet.

You should also use this taper period to catch up on sleep. The ideal way is to simulate your sleep pattern you want on your race day. such as going to bed early and waking up 3-4 hours before your race. The more rest you can get, the more energized your body will be for your race day.

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