A Tactical Taper

Whether you love it or loathe it, reducing your training pre-race pays off – if you do it right.

- Alex Hutchinson

The big race, when it finally arrives, is a test you cannot cram for. We all know this in theory – but in those nerve wracking final weeks, it’s hard to resist the urge to squeeze in extra kilometers or faster reps. The problem? If you give in to temptation, you’ll be missing out on some crucial physiological changes that happen only when you balance the stress of regular training with the relative ease of your taper.