Eastern Daily Press: Neil Featherby: Marathon tapering - why less running feels harder Neil Featherby explains why marathon tapering can feel mentally tougher than training, and how to trust your preparation before race day ... Runner's World: I Meditated During My Marathon Taper and Regained Race-Day Confidence. Here’s Why I Should’ve Started Sooner.

Understanding the Context

I’ve always used running to deal with my anxiety. It helps me destress, burn off extra energy from sitting all day, and reflect on my emotions in a safe space. But during my marathon taper, I ... I Meditated During My Marathon Taper and Regained Race-Day Confidence.

Key Insights

Here’s Why I Should’ve Started Sooner. Eastern Daily Press: Mark Armstrong: Marathon taper struggles ahead of Two Oceans Mark Armstrong reflects on marathon tapering, heavy legs and the mental challenge of trusting your training ahead of the Two Oceans Marathon. Daily Emerald: Running the Eugene Marathon? Here are a few last-minute tips