20 | Understanding The Marathon Taper

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In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I riff on the marathon taper and three reasons why it can help you run the best race of your life.


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Coach Chris Knighton

Chris Knighton is the founder and Head Coach of Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching, where he helps passionate runners train with purpose, run faster marathons, and pursue ambitious goals. He has coached more than 100 athletes, and Knighton Runs has earned 80+ five-star Google reviews from runners he has worked with. A USATF-certified running coach and author of "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR", Chris has been featured in Runner’s World and Women’s Running. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with his family.

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