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2009-08-07 12:08 PM


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Subject: tapering
Hello,

I've got my first sprint tri next weekend, and I've been training without a training program (I understand that wasn't too smart, but I really wanted to do a triathlon, and I didn't have a lot of time).  So, my last two weeks of training have been pretty rough for me.  I have been doing 7-8 workouts at around 250 minutes, and this past week, I'm going to top out at 300 minutes.  No big surprise, but I feel pretty wasted.  I've read that 20% off is good for tapering, but I would love to take much more off... like maybe 50% off with only doing 3-4 workouts.  Is it possible that I would be tapering too much?

Thanks,

Jonathan

2009-08-07 12:48 PM
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Subject: RE: tapering
Tapering can be a bit of an art form.  When I used to swim competitively, each person would react a little differently.  Some would need more time, some less.  Some had to reduce the load by a lot, some very little.

Edited by axteraa 2009-08-07 12:49 PM
2009-08-07 1:03 PM
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Subject: RE: tapering

Listen to your body. If you feel like you need more rest than definetly take it and let yourself recover. I think 3-4 workouts in the week leading up to the race seems reasonable. Good luck and have fun!

2009-08-08 9:00 AM
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Subject: RE: tapering
Great, thanks for the help.  I'm going to go super easy, and we'll see how it turns out!

Jonathan
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