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.
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Worrying is a non productive pastime. Believe in your training, plan for your performance, then execute.
Couldn't agree more. The negative mind chatter that an individual sport like swimming causes can make it impossible to reach your goals. Create a plan and work your butt off, and then believe you have done all you possibly can. When it comes race day you'll have all the confidence in the world.
4 week taper for me has worked for the past 20 years
Worrying is a non productive pastime. Believe in your training, plan for your performance, then execute.
Couldn't agree more. The negative mind chatter that an individual sport like swimming causes can make it impossible to reach your goals. Create a plan and work your butt off, and then believe you have done all you possibly can. When it comes race day you'll have all the confidence in the world.
4 week taper for me has worked for the past 20 years
