WEEK 19

Often this week is when athletes get nervous about race week and try to do too much, but not you! Why? Because you know that every session you've completed over the past 18 weeks has built you to this moment - The moment where you get to reduce load and absorb all of the hard work you've done in the peak weeks of training. Tapering is as much of an art as it is science. At Her Trails, we focus on holistically de-stressing your body and mind by reducing your training load and increasing restorative behaviors. The goal is to get you to the start line feeling energized and ready to perform, without losing fitness. The art of tapering is knowing yourself and understanding your needs. Here are a few tips for the week; - Dial down your stress by including things that make you feel calm. This could be reading a book, doing yoga (even if it's 15 minutes!), having a bath, meditating etc - Don't over train or add in sessions. Stick to the taper program 🙂 - Listen to your body and do what feels good. - Increase your positive self-talk. - Maintain your patterns and routine. You will notice that this week keeps the same Her Trails training structure, just reduced volume. Keep it 🙂 - Find ways to increase your confidence. - Dial up your energy!! Get to bed a little earlier, plan your nutrition (snacks and meals), stay hydrated, and spend a little less time on your feet.