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Vodcast: Taper talk
By on 26/03/2013 12:23:45
Coach Steve Smythe explains the hows and whys of the taper in marathon training.
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Physio Clinic: Marathon taper
By Scott Mitchell on 11/04/2013 11:22:36
With just over a week until VLM, our resident physiotherapist Scott Mitchell shares some marathon taper tricks.
Just as it should have been warming up for the longer runs, it got colder than ever. Now all the hard work is done but you have the delicate job of getting the taper right. Thanks to the unusual conditions everything may not be straight forward, so
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The Magical, No-Mystery Taper
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:56:31
How to ease down for your race
Cutting back on volume and intensity for a race seven days away may seem obvious, but many runners still get it wrong. So, for the perfect taper, just do this:Sat/Sun 75 per cent of your long run (if its usually 10 miles, run 7)Mon 20-30 minutes
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Tapering
By on 03/04/2012 16:06:00
What to do, eat and think in the weeks before race-day
Running less in the weeks prior to a race is scientifically proven to lead to better performances. Known as tapering, this period of decreased training allows your mind and body time to recover from months of hard training so they are in prime
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Ask the Experts: Taper and Race Week with Sam Murphy
By on 02/04/2012 15:52:53
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 coach Sam Murphy answered your questions about the final stage of marathon training live in the forums
physio appointment for some deep tissue massage, but I’m not sure what I should do in terms of running or other exercise. Dan EllingworthA. Hopefully the taper will help ease out your hamstrings a bit, with the reduced volume of training allowing more
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Taper & Race-day Nutrition Q+A: Nick Morgan
By Nick Morgan on 06/04/2009 12:19:01
More expert answers to your marathon nutrition questions from Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist Nick Morgan
Q. What is the best mix of protein, carbs and fats to eat the week before the marathon? Rob22A. The most important thing is to continue eating a well-balanced diet composed of carbohydrate (70%), protein (15%) and fat (15%). Aim to eat around 6-9g of carbohydrate per kilogram...
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Wind-down Merchants
By Nick Anderson on 13/09/2012 10:00:00
Tapering for a half-marathon should begin two weeks out from race day
Entering a half-marathon can lull you in to a false sense of security. It's half the distance of the full 26.2 miles, so surely you'll only do half the training and half the taper, right? But as experienced runners know, there's not too much
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RW's Ultimate Marathon Build-up
By on 08/12/2004 20:30:56
For subscribers: Our best-ever schedules, marathon Q+As, day-by-day tapering, mile-by-mile on race day, and more...
The time has come to take the first step on the long, hard road to marathon glory. But don't worry; we'll be with you every step of the way, whether you're looking to crack three hours or simply aiming to complete the marathon in daylight.Here, you'll find Runner's World's finest...
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Reload to race
By on 03/04/2013 15:44:10
Conclude your taper with a burst of intensity to sharpen your racing edge
In principle, tapering should be simple – run less so you’re rested for race day. In practice, many athletes find two to three weeks of cutting back on mileage and intensity makes their legs feel heavy and lifeless. But Spanish coach
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Steve Smythe
By on 05/04/2011 10:14:55
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Super Six coach Steve Smythe answered your taper and marathon pacing questions live in the forums
of the taper, you disregard race plans and get carried along too fast. Anyone can feel great at 10 miles, but the key to running a successful marathon is to still feel vaguely okay at 23-25 miles. Other errors are drinking too little or too much, not cutting
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