Crossing the finish line is only the beginning. A marathon puts huge stress on your muscles, heart, and immune system — and how you recover will shape your health, performance, and readiness for the next race.

You’ve done the work (hopefully!), the race is near, so it’s taper time! Here are our top tips to get the most out of your taper!

It’s been a big 18months for athletes with many races being cancelled or postponed. So what are your options for training?