My First Marathon
My First Marathon
My First Marathon
9: Battling The Taper Crazies (Mini Episode)
8 minutes Posted Sep 24, 2025 at 12:44 pm.
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This week’s mini episode is all about taper. Fresh off my 20-mile peak run, I share what taper has felt like across my marathons - from the taper crazies to finally learning to enjoy it.

We talk about why taper feels so strange, how to keep yourself busy without overdoing it, and why this is the perfect time to rest, reset, and thank your support system before race day.

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