There are a lot of theories out there about how to taper for a marathon or a particular race you’ve geared your training around for a while. Today I came across an interesting study on this topic (hat tip @stevemagness), “Effects of Tapering on Performance.”
Through the meta-analysis process, the researchers have determined that “a two week taper during which training volume is exponentially reduced by 41-60% without altering training intensity or frequency appears to be the most efficient strategy to maximize performance gains.
For anyone training for a marathon without guidance from a coach I suggest considering this study before you taper. If you have any questions about tapering email [email protected]