Tapering is really important for doing well in a marathon. It helps your body get ready for race day and keeps you from feeling too tired.
After training hard for months, it’s super important to:
Rest and Recover: Your muscles need time to heal and get their energy back.
Avoid Injury: Running less means it’s less likely you’ll hurt yourself, which could mess up your race plans.
Boost Mental Readiness: Tapering helps you relax and feel excited, getting your mind sharp for the run.
Usually, tapering means cutting down your weekly running by about 20-30%. This way, when you line up at the starting point, you feel fresh and ready to tackle those 26.2 miles!
Tapering is really important for doing well in a marathon. It helps your body get ready for race day and keeps you from feeling too tired.
After training hard for months, it’s super important to:
Rest and Recover: Your muscles need time to heal and get their energy back.
Avoid Injury: Running less means it’s less likely you’ll hurt yourself, which could mess up your race plans.
Boost Mental Readiness: Tapering helps you relax and feel excited, getting your mind sharp for the run.
Usually, tapering means cutting down your weekly running by about 20-30%. This way, when you line up at the starting point, you feel fresh and ready to tackle those 26.2 miles!