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Uplift Conversations
A weekly podcast with Jaz, Zaira, and Evie, where we dive deep into all things fitness, well-being, and personal success—empowering you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to do THE THING (whatever yours is!)
💫 Sharing conversations that help you go from “I can’t” to “I will”
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Are You Tapering Wrong? Marathon Prep Mistakes to Avoid
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🎙️ This week, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood parts of race training… tapering. With Coach Alice joining us for a second week while Jaz is away, we dive into why running less feels so wrong and how to know if you’re doing it right.
Are You Tapering Wrong? Marathon Prep Mistakes to Avoid
Uplift Conversations, Season 02, Ep.64
▪️ What Tapering Actually Is – Why running less is key to performing more 🧠
▪️ The Biggest Taper Mistakes – Overtraining, panic runs, and “maranoia” 😅
▪️ How to Maintain Fitness – Why intensity stays (but volume drops)
▪️ Shakeout Runs Explained – Do you need one before race day? 🏃♀️
▪️ Race Week Strategy – Sleep, nutrition, and managing time on your feet
▪️ The Mental Game – How to stop overthinking and trust your training
▪️ Visualization Techniques – Preparing for what could go wrong (and right) 🎯