How to Taper to Your Next Personal Best

How do you taper? In this episode, we explore some of the science of tapering: the critical final phase of training designed to reduce fatigue, maximize adaptations, and set you up for your best race performance.We’ll dive into pivotal research from experts like Neary, Houmard, Trappe, and Mujika, uncover what’s really happening physiologically and psychologically during a taper, and break down the different tapering models—including the performance-proven fast-exponential taper.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tapering02:31 Understanding Tapering: Definition and Importance05:53 Historical Research on Tapering11:02 Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Tapering17:19 Tapering Models and Strategies21:09 Performance Improvements from Tapering25:40 Physiological Adaptations During Tapering28:55 Practical Recommendations for Tapering33:57 Common Myths and Misconceptions about Tapering38:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Tapering

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