Race Taper Calculator
Plan your pre-race taper with a week-by-week volume reduction schedule. Optimized for 5K through ultra marathon distances.
Inputs
Results
Taper Duration
3 weeks
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your Peak Weekly Mileage during the highest training week.
- Select your Taper Length based on race distance (1 week for 5K/10K, 3 weeks for marathon).
- Choose your Race Distance to fine-tune the taper structure.
- Review mileage targets for each taper week, the final race-week volume, and the long run percentage.
- Use the total taper mileage and mileage reduction to plan your calendar.
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