The taper

It’s taper time, a brief yet important phase of your training. As pacer Karen Andrews shares, tapering allows our bodies to rest and strengthen ahead of race day. Learn the specifics of how to taper; the trick is to decrease sufficiently without detraining. It’s normal to feel restless, get sick, or even experience random pain during tapering—try not to fret, and remember you’ve already put in the hard work! The keys are to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. Don’t worry; be happy!