How to Taper for a 5K
Tapering isn't just for marathoners. In fact, one recent study showed a huge performance benefit when subjects tapered for a 5K. Tapering means reducing your training schedule to allow the body to recover in preparation for a race or event. Plan to cut your normal mileage in half, while maintaining some intensity.
Here's the plan: Early in the week, run 4 quarter-mile distances at your 5K goal pace with a shorter jog (about 1/8 mile) between each set. Later in the week, jog two miles, then run 6 or 8 1-minute sprints at 90 percent of maximum speed. Run easy the other days, with a 50% decrease in distance.
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