When you take off your shirt, the characteristics of a fit, athletic body are hard to miss. Whether you’re bare-chested at the beach, peeling off clothes in the bedroom, or playing for the skins side ...

The dip in your training volume during the last few weeks leading up to race day can offer a sigh of relief at the end of an extensive marathon or half marathon training plan. But, shorter distances ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

Thanks for your great question! Tapering is one of the most important aspects of the marathon training cycle and yet, it is also one of the most difficult to implement because runners fear cutting ...

It’s that time of year again. Practices gradually become shorter, the yards start to decrease, and the energy is at an all-time high. It’s taper time. For swimmers, tapering marks the beginning of ...