If you’ve ever trained for a marathon, then chances are you’ve heard about (and either love or hate!) the marathon taper. A taper, or tapering, refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition ...

Tapering is one of the most important parts of any marathon training plan, but in many cases, it’s also one of the hardest to implement. Ever heard of the taper tantrums? They can feel real if you get ...

We’re not keen on the word ‘taper’. The word is synonymous with cutting back or reducing, and often brings anxiety and a feeling of rustiness. The key to getting your marathon taper right is to ...

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You’re just a few weeks out from game day. Here’s how to wrap up your training and taper off. By Amanda Loudin For the past 12 weeks, you’ve been logging long runs, paying attention to your nutrition, ...

Here it is – the final phase of marathon training, the taper weeks. The big event is on the horizon, many miles of training and hard work are in the bag and nerves are steadily building. Tapering is ...

After the hard workouts are done, it’s tempting to just sit back on the couch and load up on carbohydrates with a big plate of pasta. But don’t let your guard down too much, since many athletes get ...

Welcome to Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest ...