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What Is A Marathon Taper? | Tapering Tips For Runners

9th March 2019

Tapering for a race starts at different times, depending on the distance you’re racing. For example, it’s the last few weeks before a marathon that are critical to turn up fresh and ready at the start line. Kate and Anna have got all the tips you need on what a taper is, why you should do it and how to do it.

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