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2009-07-06 11:58 AM

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Subject: Taper frequency FAQ
I have a sprint in 10 days, followed by another 8 days after. I plan on tapering 70-80%. I usually do 2 workouts  a day (AM, PM). For my taper do i continue my 2 a days or just do one? also, for the last 2-3 days before each sprint im gonna go very light.

2009-07-06 12:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Taper frequency FAQ
I know that plenty of Sprint training plans call for a 1-2 week taper, but I don't think you really need to taper much for a race as short as a Sprint. 

N=1 but my body needs to keep working or I seem to lose conditioning (at least it feels that way) so I will do my training as normal for the week, but cut back intensity starting Thursday and rest on Friday (if the race is Saturday). 

Also - You have two races close together.  That's great - I love to race-to-train.  But, is the second one more important?  If so, I wouldn't taper for the first race (except to take off the day before).


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