9. Properly Taper Pre-Race
Tapering, or backing off on your training in the leadup to race day, is a common practice among runners, and the data supports it. An analysis of 182 studies on tapering shows that a two-week taper led to increased performance for runners. Drop your training volume anywhere from 41-60 percent.
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