I'm planning on resting for a meet in Feb. As usual, I'm wondering what taper to use, how much to rest, etc. I don't feel like I've really hit on the "one" plan that works for me.
I know everyone has their own approach to taper and may taper for between 1-4 weeks. In every taper plan I've seen, the yardage always drops off gradually. Has anyone ever tried a "drop dead" taper? One where you continue to exercise at your regular level and then, say 7 days before the big meet, you precipitously drop the yardage down to 1500 or so with very little sprinting? Thoughts?
I'm wondering if this type of taper might work for me, as I feel (possibly falsely) like I lose conditioning if I taper too long.
Hi Fortress!
Whatever taper you "have the most confidence in" will work the best for you! Just find some method that makes sense to you and works with your training schedule, then put your faith in it and go for it!
I will say at my advanced age I like to go into meets very well rested, especially 2 day meets!
Bobinator :)
Hi Fortress!
Whatever taper you "have the most confidence in" will work the best for you! Just find some method that makes sense to you and works with your training schedule, then put your faith in it and go for it!
I will say at my advanced age I like to go into meets very well rested, especially 2 day meets!
Bobinator :)
