How Long to Taper Before a Marathon: What the Research Says About Duration, Volume Cuts and Intensity
I cut my training by half three weeks out and felt worse, not better. Here is what the research says I should have done instead.
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How Long Does It Take to Train for Hyrox? Realistic Timelines by Starting Fitness and Division
I thought my strength would carry me through. Two kilometres into my first session, my legs had other ideas, and I started counting the weeks I had left.
The 48-Hour Marathon Secret: Why Stopping High-Fibre Foods Changed My Race Time Completely
A marathon runner discovered that eliminating high-fibre foods 48 hours before race day eliminated years of GI discomfort and dramatically improved finish time. The key isn’t adding anything—it’s strategically stopping habits that sabotage performance when it matters most.