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.
To
find more tips on getting the most out of your marathon preparation
by following a correct taper period, simply click on the following link:
Marathon
Bible
"Winning
is not everything. It's the only thing." --Vince Lombardi
If the only thing you really want to do is run a marathon then what is
really stopping you? Discover how to get the most out of your marathon
preparation at the above link.