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Discussion points include:

What exactly does a marathon taper look like?

The science behind why you do a marathon taper

How a taper helps you hold marathon pace on race day

A two-week vs three-week taper

Tapering for a goal race vs a “for fun” marathon

Navigating the “taper crazies”

Understanding aches vs injury during the taper

What NOT to do during the marathon taper

Should you do a shakeout run before a marathon?



Strength training during the marathon taper


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