Avoiding Sleepy Legs in the Taper - Seth James DeMoor
Intro: This is a quick summary of Avoiding Sleepy Legs in the Taper from Seth James DeMoor. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.
Key Points:
- Run a slightly faster‑than‑usual easy run (around 6:30 min/mile) in the last taper week to prevent the legs from “falling asleep.”
- Pay attention to turnover and feel; let the legs stay lively without over‑reaching.
- Finish the run with short strides and form drills to keep neuromuscular activation high.
- Simple gear tricks (short haircut, sweat‑wicking headband) and recovery tools (Epsom‑salt baths) help maintain temperature control and muscle relaxation.
Workout Example:
- Distance: 6 mi (≈10 km)
- Pace: Target 6:45 min/mi, actually ran 6:36‑6:25 min/mi.
- Structure:
- Warm‑up jog for 10‑15 min.
- Main run – steady effort at the target pace.
- Cool‑down: 4‑6 × 20‑second strides at a fast, relaxed effort, focusing on quick turnover and good form.
- Tip: Keep the run feeling easy; the slight speed boost is just to keep the legs awake, not to add fatigue.
Closing Note: Give this “awake‑legs” taper run a try and tweak the paces to match your own rhythm in the Pacing app. Your legs will thank you on race day – stay sharp, stay comfortable, and keep moving forward! 🚀
References
- Avoiding Sleepy Legs in the Taper - YouTube (YouTube Video)
Workout - Awake Legs Taper Run
- 12min @ 7'00''/km
- 10.0km @ 5'30''/km
- 5 lots of:
- 20s @ 4'00''/km
- 40s rest
- 7min @ 9'00''/km
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