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Tapering is a critical part of training for a race, but getting the taper right is not simple.
= General Running Taper =
The consensus of 27 studies<ref name="Effects of Tapering on Performance: A Meta-Analysis"/> for tapering is listed below. These guidelines are based on studies of relatively short distances, and I found no studies looking at marathon distance or greater. The sections below look at each point in a little more detail, but for more depth, see [[The Science of Tapering 101]].
* Reduce mileage exponentially
* Do not decrease training intensity (intensity seems to be key)
=See also=
* [[Golden Rule of Tapering]]
* [[The Science of Tapering 101]]
* [[Tapering Tips]]
* [[Three Phase Taper]]