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?
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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.
For a 7.5 mile race I think 2 to 3 weeks is way too long. It also depends on how intense your workouts are, and how tired you are feeling. Assuming you are feeling strong, recovering well, sleeping enough and are in the first 50 years of your life, I think a week sounds right to me.
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.
For a 7.5 mile race I think 2 to 3 weeks is way too long. It also depends on how intense your workouts are, and how tired you are feeling. Assuming you are feeling strong, recovering well, sleeping enough and are in the first 50 years of your life, I think a week sounds right to me.
