Tapering for the Comrades Marathon – Science, Strategy & Success

from Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K · host Siyabonga Kunene

Send us Fan MailWith just three weeks to go before Comrades Marathon 2026, I'm taking you inside one of the most important and most misunderstood phases of endurance training: the taper.In this episode, I unpack the science behind tapering, why reducing mileage can actually improve performance, and how to arrive at race day fresh, strong, and mentally ready.

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