EPISODE · Jul 25, 2023 · 50 MIN
How to Nail your Taper
from The Working Triathlete Podcast · host Derek Stone & Conrad Goeringer
In this podcast, the coaches discuss -Caroline Kaplan's win and other excellent performances at 70.3 Ohio. -Why tapering is important. What's the point? -How to adjust training (frequency, duration, and intensity) to maximize performance heading into a race. -How much of a performance boost to expect with a well-executed taper. -The ideal taper length. -Other hacks to get the most out of your taper, such as adjusting nutrition and handling cognitive load.
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In this podcast, the coaches discuss -Caroline Kaplan's win and other excellent performances at 70.3 Ohio. -Why tapering is important. What's the point? -How to adjust training (frequency, duration, and intensity) to maximize performance heading into a race. -How much of a performance boost to expect with a well-executed taper. -The ideal taper length. -Other hacks to get the most out of your taper, such as adjusting nutrition and handling cognitive load.
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