How To Get The Marathon Taper Right (Especially for a Sub 4)
The marathon taper. The final weeks before a marathon can make or break your race. In this video, I explain the marathon taper, why reducing mileage is crucial, how to do it properly, and how to stay confident during this tricky phase. I’ve ran 12 marathons and I’ll share all the taper knowledge I’ve learned. Whether you’re running your first marathon, chasing a personal best, or trying to go under that all elusive Sub 4 hour understanding the taper will help you arrive at the start line rested, strong, and ready to run your best race. What you’ll learn: Why the taper is so important How much to reduce your mileage each week Tips to stay sharp and avoid feeling sluggish Common taper mistakes to avoid 🏃♂️ Train smarter. Race stronger. 📌 TIMESTAMPS – STAY UNTIL THE END! 00:00 – Intro 00:31 – What is the Taper? 00:43 – Why Taper? 02:05 – What does a typical taper look like? 05:25 – What is a shakeout run? 06:14 – Maranoia? Taper crazies? 07:13 – The final week of taper 08:34 – Trust the taper Some research links that suggests a well executed marathon taper can have real impactful benefits on your overall marathon performance: https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles... https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/3/3/209 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17762... https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/... 🚀 Want to go further? Join the Run In The Sun Community: Unlock exclusive perks, behind-the-scenes race footage, and direct access to my training strategies. You can get started right here: 👉 / @runinthesun_ 💎 Membership Perks Include: Loyalty Badges: Stand out in the comments. Exclusive Emojis: Custom runner-themed icons for your replies. Members-Only Content: Deep-dive race breakdowns and training logs. #Marathon #MarathonRunning Sub4Marathon #MarathonAdvice #Running #RunningAdvice #RunningTips #Runners Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos Artist: Aventure License code: U0HNUY83BTGTFIQF Music: bensound.com Artist: Yunior Arronte License code: EWM96DKN8UYSDS2I Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: Benjamin Tissot License code: 6ZURCAU0THCULYD0 Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com Artist: Marcus P. License code: U3SAFFAVOCLYLAZ1 Music by: https://www.bensound.com Artist: Telune License code: 4PP5DFCIVTQQ54AY
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