Less Than 40% of Marathoners Taper Optimally. Here's How to Do it Right

Marathoners typically taper or decrease mileage and intensity in the last few weeks before their race. But studies show that less than 40% of runners are actually optimizing their taper. How can you be one of the runners doing it right? Let’s find out. On today’s show, I’ll explore what the ideal marathon taper should look like, the common mistakes that runners make during taper, and how to get your mind ready and avoid the “Taper Tantrums” I’ll also cover the best guidelines for marathon taper nutrition based on your size and needs. By the end of the show, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to have a successful taper, setting you up for your best marathon yet. And don’t worry, you don’t have to take notes or try to memorize all of this! If you want all the details on how to run your best marathon, including taper, just sign up for my free 12 day email course at www.theplantedrunner.com/marathon . Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: Guided Visualization podcast: theplantedrunner.com/guided-visualization . If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link . For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner EARTH BREEZE: Get even your stinkiest running clothes clean without the ugly plastic jug. Save 40% with free shipping at https://www.earthbreeze.com/plantedrunner NOURIFY PLUS from PREVINEX: Simply the highest quality, best tasting plant-based protein powder you can buy. If you are ready to simplify your nutrition and optimize your fueling, you can try Nourify for 20% off the regular price with my unique link https://previnex.refr.cc/default/u/claireb RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great info “Claire does a really good job of giving great and relevant information without being preachy or repetitive. Episodes are nice and consice when solo and thoughtful interviews when there is a guest.” MrJeffreyW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good Information for anyone who runs “I’ve been running for many years. I still learn useful information from Claire in most episodes of this podcast. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to run better.” AsterMan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love this podcast!! “I’m training for my first marathon and I’m plant based, this podcast has been so helpful and inspiring!” Seira89 Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat