Race week can be tricky. You want to taper your training so that you are fresh and ready to execute a great performance but you don't want to lose fitness or feel stale. Today we dive into the science to determine how to taper properly and at the end of the video I give you some example taper weeks so you can get a good idea of how exactly to prepare for your next race.
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