The Tapering Secret Weapon For Your Ultramarathon - 0 to 50 Miles in 12 Months (Episode 11)

The Ultramarathon Taper. It's supposed to be a time of rest, recovery, and getting mentally ready for race day. But what happens when 'taper madness' strikes and you feel like you're fighting yourself... or worse, an injury hits just 8 days out from the biggest race of your life?!

In this episode, I'm sharing my absolute secret weapon for not just surviving, but thriving through the most mentally challenging part of ultramarathon training: Active Recovery. I'll walk you through the crucial facts about why active recovery is non-negotiable during the taper, and give you my top practical suggestions for how to implement it effectively.

Whether you're battling phantom pains, crippling anxiety, or just the general weirdness of reduced training, this video will equip you with the strategies to arrive at your start line feeling fresh, confident, and ready to tackle those miles. Learn how to listen to your body, maintain crucial blood flow, and keep your mind in the game when every instinct tells you to do otherwise.

Don't let the taper derail your ultramarathon. Let's make sure you peak perfectly for race day!

What are your go-to active recovery sessions? Share your taper strategies in the comments below!

In this video, we cover:

0:00 - Tapering Starts. Less = More

01:15 - Some of the Science behind your nervous system and giving your body time to recover after a heavy training load

02:20 - I pushed too hard and now I'm in trouble

03:45 - Recovery begins. Working with the pros

05:50 - My plan for the taper period

10:17 - No.1 job during the taper. Listen to your body

12:11 - My final taper run

13:45 - taking stock

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