Tapering before you race

How tapering works. Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 01:30 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. We hosted a Rigging webinar. 13:00 Tapering - the purpose of the taper is recovery. Get to the start line raring to go. 14:55 Super compensation system in your body. The amount you taper for a 6 day week training program. 7 to 8 days out the training volume reduces to half. The frequency of training does not change. 17:00 Mental preparation for the race Repair your boat Sharpening technique - practice what you are good at. Build confidence. Race Plan Dinner the night before 6 pm, no social media the night before. 21:00 Pre race Checklist This episode also covers head race checklists https://fastermastersrowing.com/planning-your-fall-rowing-season/ Plan for the unexpected to happen Don't want to have to make decisions in a fluster. 23:00 If you are the person who is always 5 minutes late..... 25:00 Socialise after the event, not before the race.? Be prepared, specify what you need to be best prepared.