For shorter races, your taper can be brief. Most runners do well with 5–7 days of reduced volume. You’re not trying to ...

It’s that time of year again. Practices gradually become shorter, the yards start to decrease, and the energy is at an all-time high. It’s taper time. For swimmers, tapering marks the beginning of ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

So much energy and time goes into marathon training, especially when you have big race-day goals on the line. For many people, it requires dedication for 16 to 20 weeks, or four to five months, and ...

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 ...