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How Long Should You Taper Before A Marathon? Here’s What the Research Says

By idratherbestrongthanskinny on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

How long should your taper be? Researchers analyzed the training activities of more than 158,000 recreational runners to find out.

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30 Healthy Ways To Distract Yourself During Your Taper

By idratherbestrongthanskinny on October 24, 2017October 26, 2017

Here’s how to keep your mind off running in the lead up to the big event.

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