Did you feel sluggish in your most recent 140.6-distance race, or did you hit the taper right on the mark? If you fell flat-muscles felt heavy, breathing was a bit labored, and you didn't meet your expectations-then you most likely over-looked several components of a proper taper.
So starts Dave Scott's article Countdown to an Ironman: Dave Scott's 21-day Tapering Plan. With the 2008 Ironman World Championships only nine days away, those athletes competing on the Big Island have already started their taper. But for those of you with full-distance races in the near future--IM Florida, IM Arizona, Silverman--now is the time to begin thinking about how you'll prepare yourself for race day.
Additionally, here are a few more Dave Scott articles to help you on your quest for peak triathlon performance:
• Nutritional Fueling for an Ironman
• 20 Pre-Kona Racing Tips
• Dave Scott's Top 5 Race-day Nutritional Tips
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