YOU NEED to read this if you're TAPERING!

STAY LASER FOCUSSED ON THESE 5 THINGS WHILE TAPERING:

1) EAT CLEAN - NO added sugar, NO processed food or junk food. Set a race weight of 2-5 lbs less than you are and reach for it!

2) SLEEP WELL - 8-10 hours of sleep a night

3) NO ALCOHOL.

4) REST AND RECOVER - Keep up your daily workouts but the duration should be shorter. Keep the intensity going but nothing that will make you really sore. Get a massage or athletic therapy after you last tough workout (4 days before)

5) GET ORGANIZED

Swim - Check wetsuit, practice taking it off. Check goggles - make sure they don't don't leak or fog

Bike - Get it tuned up, plug in your D12, check to make sure your brakes aren't rubbing!

Run - Put your speed laces on

Transition Practice - practice, practice, practice

Weather - check and pack clothing accordingly then pretend the weather completely changes and pack another bag accordingly

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Julia Aimers is the Head Coach and Owner of Team Triumph Triathlon Club in Ottawa.



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