Athlete Tapering FAQs All Endurance Coaches Need to Know
Paul Odlin • July 3, 2023
Tapering is essential for all endurance athletes. We answer some of the most common questions about a taper that you will inevitably hear from your athletes.
Taper time is a stressful time for endurance athletes. After months of pushing their bodies to the limit, it can feel strange to pull back on the training load. Not only do athletes worry about losing fitness, but they also tend to overanalyze everything they do during the taper.
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