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Podcast: Fix My Running
Episode: How Do You Taper Effectively? | with Sophie Lane, Exercise Physiologist
Description: In this episode, physiotherapist and running coach Matthew Boyd interviews Sophie Lane, an exercise physiologist and running coach, about tapering for races. They discuss the theory behind tapering, the benefits of reducing training load, and the different methods of tapering. Sophie shares a case study of a runner she coached and explains how she tailored the tapering plan to the runner's individual needs and race goals.
They also address common questions about tapering, such as whether fitness is lost during the taper and how to manage anxiety and restlessness during this period. In this...