Avoid the most common taper mistakes before your big race. Learn how to time your taper, balance recovery, manage nutrition, and keep your performance sharp without losing fitness. Essential tips for HYROX, endurance athletes, and anyone chasing peak race-day results.

04:30 Why training through a race isn’t always a bad idea

14:50 The difference between sharp vs gradual tapers

27:10 Why a taper isn’t necessary if you only train a few hours a week

46:20 How nutrition and carb-loading fit into taper week

1:18:15 The mental side of tapering and how to fill extra free time