I despise tapering so much, it sometimes makes me NOT want to compete anymore. I feel moody, tired, and depressed and worried about my races because I'm so used to being very active on a daily basis. I remember reading that Laura Val doesn't worry about a taper but the article had no details. Is there anyone else who has been able to perform really well without cutting way back on yardage? I would be interested in hearing what you do.
Hi Susan
Tapering sure seems to be such an individual thing. I, too, have struggled through the years to find a taper that really fits me. While coaching at this Year's Walnut Creek Intensive Training Camp, I had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Restwise. I was super impressed with what they had to say. You might check them out at Restwise.com. They do a scientific approach to training and tapering, for triathletes, for swimmers, cyclists and runners. I know that swimmer Karen Duggan (active here on the forums) is trying them out on a 6-month subscription, so you could check in with her to see what she thinks.
Hi Susan
Tapering sure seems to be such an individual thing. I, too, have struggled through the years to find a taper that really fits me. While coaching at this Year's Walnut Creek Intensive Training Camp, I had the opportunity to sit in on a presentation by Restwise. I was super impressed with what they had to say. You might check them out at Restwise.com. They do a scientific approach to training and tapering, for triathletes, for swimmers, cyclists and runners. I know that swimmer Karen Duggan (active here on the forums) is trying them out on a 6-month subscription, so you could check in with her to see what she thinks.
