TAPER WORKOUT For CARDIFF HALF MARATHON + SAYSKY Running Clothing REVIEW | FOD Runner - The FOD Runner

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Key Points

• The “classic taper” for a half‑marathon is a short, high‑quality session designed to sharpen you without over‑loading. This approach is a fantastic example of a targeted workout, and for a deeper look into a variety of science-backed sessions, our guide to Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them is a great resource.
• Structure: 4 × 3‑minute intervals at your intended goal-pace with 90 seconds easy jog recovery between each.
• Andy aims for a 5:30 min/mile gold‑pace (≈ 8:51 min/km) – a realistic target for a fast, flat course like Cardiff. While this pace is for his half-marathon, similar focused interval work is exactly what you need for Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.
• The workout doubles as a confidence boost and a final tune‑up after a recent calf injury.
• Practical tip: keep the effort “efficient” – run relaxed, focus on form, and don’t sprint the intervals.

Workout Example

1. Warm‑up – light jog and dynamic drills (≈ 5‑10 min).
2. Main set – 4 repetitions of:
   • 3 min at 5:30 min/mi (or ~8:51 min/km).
   • 90 s recovery (easy jog or walk).
3. Cool‑down – easy jog and stretch (≈ 5 min).

If you run in kilometers, aim for ~8:51 min/km for the 3‑minute effort.

Closing Note: Give this taper a go before your next race and feel free to adjust the paces in the Pacing app to match your own goal. This level of personalization is crucial whether you’re tapering for a half or following a complete training plan, like those we outline in our guide to Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance. The workout is short, effective, and perfect for that final race‑day polish – now go lace‑up, hit the track, and own your half‑marathon!

Remember to watch the full FOD Runner video for the complete context, gear review, and extra training insights.

References

• TAPER WORKOUT For CARDIFF HALF MARATHON + SAYSKY Running Clothing REVIEW | FOD Runner - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Half-Marathon Taper Tune-Up

• 10min @ 10'00''/mi
• 4 lots of:
  • 3min @ 8'00''/mi
  • 1min 30s rest
• 8min @ 10'00''/mi

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