It’s only a matter of days to go before the Dublin City Marathon and at this stage all the long runs should have been completed. If you’ve missed one or two of your longer runs, it can feel tempting to try and squeeze in an extra long run before the big day. But it’s very important to resist this urge and prepare properly for the marathon. Tapering for marathon runners is a very important part of preparation. This means reducing the frequency and intensity of training in the last few weeks before a big event.  This may seem counter-intuitive but recovery from training is as important as the training itself. … Continue reading Tapering For Marathon Runners