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How to taper for an Olympic Tri?

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ZenInTexas
ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
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I didn't taper at all for the sprint tri I did but I figure some tapering is needed for an Olympic? I am not following a training plan right now, just making up my plan as I go along so any advice appreciated. Race is May 4th.

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  • WannabeSC
    WannabeSC Posts: 28 Member
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    I cut back about 50% volume the week before, but continue to do some race intensity short work just to keep things firing.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
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    This is my typical taper for an Oly.

    Mon- Easy swim
    Tues- Off
    Wed- 1 hour easy bike with a raced pace 30 min brick run
    Thurs- 45 min raced pace bike with a recovery paced 20 min brick run
    Friday- Off
    Sat- 10 min swim, 20 min spin, 15 min run. All just enough to stay loose and check to make sure all the gear is working correctly
    Sun- Race

    The goal of the week should be to fully recover, but make sure the feeling of being at race pace is still in the system.
  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
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    Thanks for the advice. I think I've figured out something that will work. Hopefully. :wink:

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