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Podcast: Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Episode: How to Taper and Determine Race Pace for Optimal Performance
Description: Are you ready for the big spring races like the Boston and London Marathons? In this podcast episode, we dive into two key factors for your race day success: tapering and determining your race pace. 📉 We’ll discuss why we recommend a three-week taper with a 85-90% mileage reduction three weeks out and a 70-75% reduction two weeks out from a marathon. 🏃♂️ You’ll learn why it’s important to maintain medium intensity workouts to stay mentally sharp. 🏅 Finally, we discuss how to determine your race pace using clear markers from your workouts leading up...