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The Relaxed Taper Mistake Costing You Up to 8 Minutes

Here is how that relaxed taper affects your race, why a rest-only taper backfires, and how much to cut each week. The post The Relaxed Taper Mistake Costing You Up to 8 Minutes first appeared on Runners Connect.

The Relaxed Taper Mistake Costing You Up to 8 Minutes

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Here is how that relaxed taper affects your race, why a rest-only taper backfires, and how much to cut each week.

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Here is how that relaxed taper affects your race, why a rest-only taper backfires, and how much to cut each week. The post The Relaxed Taper Mistake Costing You Up to 8 Minutes first appeared on Runners Connect.

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