08/07/2025
Taper week next week for some of my clients-
The nerves are kicking in.
They have worked hard. & are ready for their race, first ultra for a few of them so nerves are understandable & quite natural
They will be tired too this week as it's their last high week.
Next week they will be able to rest and recover
They need to trust that the work they have put in is enough (it absolutely is)
& trust that they won't feel this exhausted in 2 weeks
They also need to trust their bodies.
They need to increase the fuel..they have been eating anything that will stand still long enough as it is, but they will now increase fluid & fuel ready for race day.
Now is the time to get their race kit ready, nothing new on the day so they have been practicing with it, but now it's time to decide what they want in their bag & where they want it.
Easily accessible snacks means less faffing.
How are they feeling about their race plan? - I almost guarantee it's changed from the beginning, months ago (& I would bet their nerves make them think they can't hit those early goals)
The taper tantrum is real..nerves, excitement, exhaustion all adds to being a little bit on edge - don't be surprised if your tapering runner snaps, or bursts into tears ..lots of patience and hugs
Rest is important, sleep will help those muscles recover, it will calm the mind & help rejuvenate them.
By race day they will be ready to go!
