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* For the bulk of the taper period, reduce carbohydrate intake and favor protein and fat. [[Protein]] and fat are critical for healing and repair. [[Protein]] should be taken several times a day; protein drinks and skimmed milk are good choices. Fats must be low in saturated fats and high in essential fatty acids. Fish oil, fatty fish, nuts, flax or flax oil are good choices.
* For the last few days, favor carbohydrate and/or fat depending on what you learned from your [[Long Run|long runs]]. (You did learn this, didn't you!) I find that fat is better for me than carbohydrate for ultras.
* Store 'creative energy'. Any race should involve suffering, and that suffering requires fortitude. Spending time in visualization, meditation, prayer, yoga[[Yoga]], or similar activities will help create the needed mental strength.
* Use '[[The Stick|the stick]]' to [[Massage|massage]] [[Muscle|muscles]] and verify that there are no sore spots or problems. A massage can also help. The massage should be more gentle as the taper progresses.
* Be very careful with stretching. [[Stretching]] may help, but it can also cause damage.
