I need to get some opinions on the amount of time and distance that should be used when tapering for a half marathon. This is for an athlete who is averaging 75-80 miles per week with two interval sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.
Currently the athlete is running 12 miles every other day for the next 2 weeks. Is this a good idea for a taper?
Not for me. I don't taper really. If I were on that schedule I'd just cut out the Thurs interval session and cut my mileage in half the day before the race.
you have to experiment with what works..for some its dropping mileage dramatically while others reduce the volume but keep a similar intensity.
I was never much for tapering..some sharpening workouts, 200's etc and lesser distance in the days leading up...
The Walrus wrote:
Not for me. I don't taper really. If I were on that schedule I'd just cut out the Thurs interval session and cut my mileage in half the day before the race.
this is perfect.
taper too much and the athlete start losing aerobic endurance
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