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2011-07-27 8:57 AM

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Subject: Tapering/Recovering under Barry P's 3:2:1 Run Program

I'm following Barry P's 3:2:1 run program, and I'm wondering how to taper for a HIM distance race or an Oly race.  Also curious how to recover and restart the program after the race.  Any suggestions?

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2011-07-27 3:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Tapering/Recovering under Barry P's 3:2:1 Run Program

For my long run, i typically just reduce volume by about 30-40% the weekend prior, and then ease back on the medium length about 50% .  I keep the short runs until Wed prior and give myself a break from running on Thu and Fri before the race.

I figure that the run usually is the portion which takes the most for my body to recover from, so I am pretty liberal about my taper for the run.  I can swim and bike (relatively easy) until Thu then fri is a complete rest day prior to a race weekend (if the race is Saturday).

After a race, I start ramping the next weekend.  The week after, I'm playing it by ear.  Usually swim easy on Monday, start biking and a short easy run after, then start getting back on track on Wed.  I'll adjust volume/intensity that week if I still don't feel recovered from the race.

 

Not a big fan of really rigid plans so this may sound a bit vague but it's worked well for me.



Edited by m2tx 2011-07-27 3:52 PM
2011-07-27 4:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Tapering/Recovering under Barry P's 3:2:1 Run Program
I probably wouldn't really taper that much. Maybe reduce overall volume for the last week by about 10-15%, but maintain the intensity.
2011-07-27 8:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Tapering/Recovering under Barry P's 3:2:1 Run Program
Thanks for the advice.  I had planned on a short run tomorrow, but probably a good idea to skip it (esp. since I'm just recovering from achilles injury).
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Subject: RE: Tapering/Recovering under Barry P's 3:2:1 Run Program
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