begins early in the morning, try to train in the morning, too. You'll be better prepared for that early start, in terms of getting your body moving and maintaining performance. But keep an eye on your taper; as you reduce training in the lead-up to a race
bottom bracket.FIX IT: You can buy tools for this. Older bikes, with square taper axles and internal bearings inside the bottom bracket housing, need a crank puller and a bottom bracket bearings tool. On new systems take the crank off with Allen keys
training and well before any tapering begins.C races are the fun races, the ones where you can really go to town without the worry that you might bonk from going out too fast or wear a new pair of running shoes without the fear of blisters. The ideal C
you with a fully personalised training plan, designed to fit your preferences and lifestyle.Expert AdviceFrom pace-setting to speedwork, threshold running to tapering, these two expert half-marathon guides cover everything you need to be thinking about
and practice your pacing.Follow the first race with a few easy days, then do a 10 day block of training which you can then taper in the lead up to the second race on October 28. Core work is invaluable and it's easy to fit in to your every day routine. Just 5
training diary I saw the highest week of training I've ever done! I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that I couldn't put my foot to the floor.Once my taper started, everything began to fall into place. I even managed to bag a 10K PB at a local race! 3h05
. Taper on time"The key step between a great training programme and a great race is a great taper. Your last long training run before a marathon should come three weeks before the race not two."Pete Pfitzinger, two-time Olympic marathoner39. Home
before your long run, youre less likely to be overly fatigued during the long run itself, and the recovery will be easier. Treat a weekend long run almost like a race. Taper for it, and rest or jog easily both before and after. Also, carbo-load before
DiaryWeeks 13 - 14Helen says: Sometimes it feels like all I do is run, work and sleep - bring on the taper! I've had some more great runs and successfully ran 2:39 at the Human Race Kingston Breakfast Run 16 (April 5). Even when I needed to be kicked out
reasonable state.The positives are that right now I'm into taper and I'm injury free, my swimming is good compared to how it was when I started out, my running will be ok if I come off the bike in good condition. My flights are booked, accommodation sorted
