tapering

Tapering can instill fear in even the most accomplished of athletes, but our comprehensive guide on how to taper is here to crack the code.

Will your body be ready when the gun goes off? Our illustrated guide has some surprising moves that'll help.

Runners who stopped their strength training retained the benefits for four weeks, and got faster.

The key is to taper smart and remember that no matter what you do, you’re not going to gain any fitness in the last week.

It’s one of the oldest clichés in the sport, but it really is true: you can’t improve your fitness the week before the race, but you can ruin it.