2 Workout Plans for a Race-Week Taper

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A reload plan for the last few days before your big event.

(Pair these workouts with the Best Prerun Snacks for ultimate results.)

Wednesday

Marathon Reload: Off
5K or 10K Reload: Off

Thursday

Marathon Reload: 2 x 1 mile at marathon pace with 2:00 rest; 4 x 400 at 10K pace with 90 seconds rest
5K or 10K Reload: 800 meters at 10K pace; rest 45 seconds; 300 meters at 5K pace; rest 2:00. Repeat sequence three times.

Friday

Marathon Reload: 4 miles easy
5K or 10K Reload: 4 miles easy

Saturday

Marathon Reload: 4 miles easy; 4 x 30-second strides at 10K to half-marathon race pace
5K or 10K Reload: 3 miles easy; 5 x 100 meters at mile to 5K pace

Sunday (Race Day)

Marathon Reload: 26.2
5K or 10K Reload: 5K or 10K

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