Seeking advice regarding how/when to taper for Potomac River 7.5 mile swim (race day is June 4th). I have been swimming the following work-outs for the last month:
Saturday - long swim, started with 3 miles and worked my way to 5 miles. I will swim 6 this Saturday. (at Barton Springs)
Sunday - Easy recovery swim usually 4K - 5K. (in Lake Travis)
Monday - 5K with at least 2K of fast repeats (ex. 10 X 200 on the 3 mins.) (in Deep Eddy)
Tuesday - Rest
Wednesday - Long swim up to 4 miles. (Barton Springs)
Thursday - Rest
Friday - 4K - 5K tempo swim (usually mix up sets at 85%) (Deep Eddy)
When should I start to taper and how much should I swim the week before the race?
thanks
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Kevin, thanks for the reply. One week out? Most of the advice I've been given recommended starting to taper between 2 and 3 weeks.
