Alun “Woody” Woodward is the certified Ironguides coach in the U.K. and Hungary and wrote a very nice piece comparing prepping marathoners, ultramarathoners and ironman athletes. The article gives great insight to sports physicians and trainers about the sports specific nature of training and prepping for "your" sport.
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
How To Taper For An Ironman
For many of us treating elite athletes competing in ultramarathons, bike races and triathlons the question that comes up is how to prepare for race day? Do you taper off your training? Do you get a few days of complete rest? What's the right thing to do?
Alun “Woody” Woodward is the certified Ironguides coach in the U.K. and Hungary and wrote a very nice piece comparing prepping marathoners, ultramarathoners and ironman athletes. The article gives great insight to sports physicians and trainers about the sports specific nature of training and prepping for "your" sport.
Alun “Woody” Woodward is the certified Ironguides coach in the U.K. and Hungary and wrote a very nice piece comparing prepping marathoners, ultramarathoners and ironman athletes. The article gives great insight to sports physicians and trainers about the sports specific nature of training and prepping for "your" sport.
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