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How to Properly Taper for a Race with Pro Triathlete and Coach Elizabeth James
I hear lots of mixed messages when it comes to tapering for a triathlon race. You put all this effort into training, not tapering properly can have a massive impact on how you perform on race day.
Joining me for this episode is Pro Triathlete and TriDot Coach Elizabeth James. She generously shares her knowledge and experience from both the athlete and coaching perspectives.
We discussed:
What is an exercise taper?
Why do you need to taper? Why is it so important for exercise performance?
What are some of the common mistakes you see triathletes make when it comes to tapering?
Should you taper…
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