A well-timed video for me as I've been tapering into my first Olympic distance in abut 5 years. I've had several discussions with my wife, who believes I should have totally stopped for a full week before the race, but I think I've done pretty much what you describe here (which is reassuring). I guess I'll find out on Sunday. Thanks for the video.
Definitely would not recommend fully stopping. Your body appreciates staying active and even keeping up some intensity, with the key being a reduction in volume.
I often like the tapering workouts, they are short , playful to do. In the beginning of the competition week I often bicycle 10x40/20 s with warmup and cool down. Day before competition I often do one workout with intervals 1 min z3 20 s z5 but it shall be acceleration and high cadence.3:40 z2 . Love those days Marie-Louise
Thanks, that was just the video I needed. I'm doing my ultra running debut next weekend and I've been a bit sick and forced to rest this week. Que: niggles and tightness in my right leg and a worried mind...
I've been tapering for 2 years, my next race will be amazing!!
80 more years and we'll hit a new PB
A well-timed video for me as I've been tapering into my first Olympic distance in abut 5 years. I've had several discussions with my wife, who believes I should have totally stopped for a full week before the race, but I think I've done pretty much what you describe here (which is reassuring). I guess I'll find out on Sunday. Thanks for the video.
Definitely would not recommend fully stopping. Your body appreciates staying active and even keeping up some intensity, with the key being a reduction in volume.
One of the things I love the most about triathlon? Eating. It feels so good and deserved.
True! Last days before race day I feel weak and tired. But, then, flying during the race!!! 💪🏼
Trust the process!
Just have to trust the process…. I always hate it, but definitely enjoy the benefits 🙂
What a coincidence! I'm starting a taper today, for my first ever triathlon in two weeks.
I often like the tapering workouts, they are short , playful to do. In the beginning of the competition week I often bicycle 10x40/20 s with warmup and cool down.
Day before competition I often do one workout with intervals 1 min z3 20 s z5 but it shall be acceleration and high cadence.3:40 z2 .
Love those days
Marie-Louise
can you make a video how long should I rest after a race day?
Sometimes I just treat the smaller races as training days
Perfect for tomorrow's race! 🤪
Thanks, that was just the video I needed. I'm doing my ultra running debut next weekend and I've been a bit sick and forced to rest this week. Que: niggles and tightness in my right leg and a worried mind...
Good to know the random niggles when tapering are normal. I get them and am usually going "wth?".
Now tell us what to do on rest days. hahaha
I’ve never done the same thing twice smh
I keep moving but at a lighter effort. My wife Dislikes me when it is time to taper for a race happens. LOL
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