Running and Aging: Tapering for a Big Race

Running and Aging: Tapering for a Big Race

The post Running and Aging: Tapering for a Big Race appeared first on iRunFar. [Author’s Note: This article is part of an occasional series on the unique opportunities and challenges of growing older as a runner.] For many ultrarunners, tapering for a big race can be both exhilarating and challenging. There is joy in knowing that the work is done, the hay is in the barn, and that all you need to do is rest and recover for the big day. This joy, …