If you’ve been working hard to get fit for a big event like a century ride, tapering is one of the best ways to optimize your performance come race day. Tapering is exactly what it sounds like—a ...

While training for a half marathon or marathon is anything but easy, following a well-designed program is pretty straightforward. You ramp up your mileage when the program says so, mix in speed work ...

Tapering is one of the most important parts of any marathon training plan, but in many cases, it’s also one of the hardest to implement. Ever heard of the taper tantrums? They can feel real if you get ...

Unlike some medications, you can stop semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) cold turkey. However, many medical professionals recommend slowly tapering off to avoid a rapid ...

The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need to remember to incorporate into their training program. Tapering means reducing your training load before a competition to ...

When I’m deep in ultramarathon training, I crave two things: carbs and comfort. And nothing delivers both like a big bowl of spicy Italian sausage vodka pasta with creamy sauce and a handful of green ...