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2009-09-09 9:07 AM

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Subject: how much do you taper before a race?
How much of a reduction in your workouts do you do before a race?  Do you take more days off? Reduce the lengths/intensities of your workouts?  Can you taper too much?
My race is on Sunday and I'm doing very light workouts this week.  I was definately going to take Sat off - what about Friday?
(It's my first tri & a sprint)
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2009-09-09 9:28 AM
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Subject: RE: how much do you taper before a race?
I doubt you will need too much taper time for a sprint. I usually don't take an extra day off or lessen my training. I will take the Friday off, do a good workout on Saturday and then on Sunday, race.
2009-09-09 9:53 AM
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Subject: RE: how much do you taper before a race?
I take a day or two off before from running or biking, but I'll swim. I'll also stretch, hot tub and core workout it. It all depends where one is on their fitness, a person in great shape training for Oly 's and HIM may not take any time off, its a hard workout.  Others would benefit with a 20-50 reduction in volume for the week like a recovery week.  Shorter distances with race pace builds are ideal.  The week for me is more about practicing, if the bike course involves U turns or the such, practice turns on the bike that involve shifting and braking and acceleration.  And don't forget about running with the bike to get on and off for the transitions, etc.




2009-09-09 10:05 AM
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Subject: RE: how much do you taper before a race?
Tapering is highly individual.  And it matters what you have been doing prior to your taper and what kind of race it is.

Just go into your race fresh and well-rested.  And have fun.
2009-09-09 10:08 AM
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Subject: RE: how much do you taper before a race?
JohnnyKay - 2009-09-09 8:05 AM Tapering is highly individual.  And it matters what you have been doing prior to your taper and what kind of race it is.

Just go into your race fresh and well-rested.  And have fun.


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