It’s that time of year again. Practices gradually become shorter, the yards start to decrease, and the energy is at an all-time high. It’s taper time. For swimmers, tapering marks the beginning of ...

A swimmer’s favorite words to hear from a coach are “Good job.” But nothing compares to hearing, “We are starting our taper.” That moment feels like the first breath after the final turn in a ...

The dip in your training volume during the last few weeks leading up to race day can offer a sigh of relief at the end of an extensive marathon or half marathon training plan. But, shorter distances ...