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Swim Taper Protocol

Swim taper protocol cuts volume forty to sixty percent while keeping short race-pace touches sharp in the one to two weeks before a key meet or triathlon swim. Intensity stays touch-and-go; fatigue should drop, not fitness.

Swim taper protocol cuts volume forty to sixty percent while keeping short race-pace touches sharp in the one to two weeks before a key meet or triathlon swim. Intensity stays touch-and-go; fatigue should drop, not fitness.

Sleep and hydration matter as much as yardage cuts.

Common questions

  • How long should a swim taper last?

    One to two weeks for many masters and triathlon swims; longer tapers are rare unless peak meets sit far apart—keep some short fast reps.

  • Should I stop swimming hard during taper?

    Cut volume, not all intensity—include a few short race-pace reps so timing and catch feel stay familiar without accumulating fatigue.

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