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HETapering: reducing your training load ➡️ help your body absorb the training and get rid of any fatigue.
Here are the different taper styles. Choose yours by playing with volume & training frequency:
1️⃣ Same frequency, less volume vs. less frequency, less volume:
- Keep the same number of sessions, just shorter: Great for staying sharp while reducing fatigue.
- Fewer sessions, more rest: Ideal if you’re prone to fatigue, but careful not to lose rhythm!
2️⃣ Exponential vs. linear laper:
- Exponential: Sharp drop of roughly 50% the week of your race, this is perfect for quick recovery and shorter races like 1500 - 5k.
- Linear: Gradual reduction over time like 30% decrease over 2-3 weeks. This is best for long-distance races like marathons to maintain endurance.
✅ For long races (half marathon/marathon): Choose a 2 week, linear, taper to stay in rhythm.
Edited by @dickinsondaniel
@heymans.john
