SAGE CANADAY: MARATHON TAPER WORKOUT | TRAINING FOR AN OTQ - Vo2maxProductions

Aug 13, 2025

This is a quick summary of SAGE CANADAY: MARATHON TAPER WORKOUT | TRAINING FOR AN OTQ from Vo2maxProductions. 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

The workout is a final taper session: 2 mi at marathon race pace, a short recovery, then a 1 mi faster effort.
Use the run to rehearse race‑day nutrition: water + a gel during the last mile.
Keep the effort controlled; marathon pace should feel easy, not a hard effort, even when you’re tapering.
Practicing taking gel and water at race pace helps avoid problems at the aid station.

Workout Example

Warm‑up 5‑10 min easy jog.
Run 2 miles at your marathon goal pace (e.g., ~10:05 / mi in the video, which is roughly marathon‑pace for the runner).
5‑minute easy recovery (walk or very easy jog).
Run 1 mile at a slightly faster pace (aim for a little quicker than the first 2 miles).
During the last mile, drink water and take a gel (practice the same nutrition you plan to use on race day).

Closing Note Give this taper workout a try before your next race, and feel free to adjust the paces to match yours in the Pacing app. Good luck, and enjoy the race!