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2004-05-28 4:40 AM

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Subject: speed workouts during taper
Hi. I'm just beginning to taper and was wondering if I should continue doing speed workouts on my shorter distances.
My body is telling me I could probably use the rest. My head is telling me the benefits of speed workouts at this time would be minimal, but my competitive side says that if continueing with speed workouts could shave a little more time then keep doing them.
Any thoughts?

Gus

2004-05-28 5:52 AM
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Subject: RE: speed workouts during taper
A very general rule of thumb is to reduce the volume but keep both the intensity and frequency.

If you're normally doing 6 x 800 repeats plus a 10min warm up/down, then the first week of taper you can reduce to just 3 repeats, then the 2nd (last) week of taper turn this into a normal run with some accelerations--at this point speed work won't help you get faster.
2004-05-28 6:26 AM
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Subject: RE: speed workouts during taper

If you've trained and you feel ready, you'll do great. Since you asked, I would say listen to your body, take the rest and keep it light during the taper.

2004-05-30 1:05 AM
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Subject: RE: speed workouts during taper
I agree with Sherrick.
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