Trail Running - Race Taper - 3-Week Training Block
Trail Running - Race Taper - 3-Week Training Block
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Length
3 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description
You’ve done the training — your fitness is “in the bank” — and now it’s time to ensure you arrive at the starting line fresh and sharp. Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to tapering, the key rules are to decrease your volume while maintaining or increasing intensity.
If you’re racing distances from 10K to 30K, then plan for a one-week to two-week taper before your target race. If you’re racing marathons or ultramarathons, then plan for a two-week to three-week taper before your target race.
This 3-week training block provides a blueprint to help you shape your own race taper. If you’ve gone through the Alp Fitness training block progression, then use the coupon code found in the Endurance Training, Lactate Threshold Training, or VO2max Training plans to add this plan to your calendar at no cost.
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Run
x5
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03:43:00 | 01:30:00 |
Day Off
x2
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Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
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03:43:00 | 01:30:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
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