Episode 30: How to Taper for a Marathon

This episode is sponsored by the Run to the Finish Run Club! Use the code treadlightly to save $50 on a one-year subscription. The Virtual Run Club gives you access to running plans from both Laura and Amanda, strength training workouts, sport nutrition guidance, and more! You can sign up here: https://www.runtothefinish.com/online-running-group/ Discussion points include: What exactly does a marathon taper look like? The science behind why you do a marathon taper How a taper helps you hold marathon pace on race day A two-week vs three-week taper Tapering for a goal race vs a “for fun” marathon Navigating the “taper crazies” Understanding aches vs injury during the taper What NOT to do during the marathon taper Should you do a shakeout run before a marathon? Strength training during the marathon taper References:  PMID: 37163550 PMID: 17762369 PMID: 34651125 PMID: 33374897 If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: Episode 6: Marathon Pacing Episode 17: First Marathon Tips Episode 20: What to Eat Before a Race