Running Tips & Training
The Final Block: What Actually Matters in the Last Weeks Before Your Fall Race
The Final Block: What Actually Matters in the Last Weeks Before Your Fall Race
More miles this close to race day won't make you fitter — it'll just make you tired. This guide breaks down the five things that actually move the needle in the final 3 to 5 weeks: race-specific long runs, goal-pace work, a properly executed taper, protected sleep, and race-day rehearsal.
By Lori Russell
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