How tapering works. Faster Masters Rowing Radio - the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.

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Timestamps

01:30 This Past Week - what we do to advocate for masters rowing. We hosted a Rigging webinar.

13:00 Tapering - the purpose of the taper is recovery.

Get to the start line raring to go.

14:55 Super compensation system in your body.

The amount you taper for a 6 day week training program.

7 to 8 days out the training volume reduces to half. The frequency of training does not change.

17:00 Mental preparation for the race

Repair your boat

Sharpening technique - practice what you are good at. Build confidence.

Race Plan

Dinner the night before 6 pm, no social media the night before.

21:00 Pre race Checklist

This episode also covers head race checklists

https://fastermastersrowing.com/planning-your-fall-rowing-season/

Plan for the unexpected to happen

Don't want to have to make decisions in a fluster.

23:00 If you are the person who is always 5 minutes late.....

25:00 Socialise after the event, not before the race.?

Be prepared, specify what you need to be best prepared.