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The Marathon Series with Tom Hamilton – Tapering
Tapering for runners is a crucial period of reduced training leading up to a race. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, tapering is essential for allowing the body to recover and perform at its best on race day. In fact, when done correctly, tapering can improve race performance by approximately 3%. In this blog post, we […]
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Marathon Series with Tom Hamilton – The 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 Rule of running training states that 80% of your weekly training time should be done at an easy effort level, with 20% consisting of harder running. This lower intensity can be easily measured with the talk test; if you are able to hold a conversation during your run then you’re running at the […]