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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Running
Marathon Taper Calculator
Calculates the recommended weekly training volume for each week of your pre-race taper, scaling down from peak mileage based on your recovery rate, taper length, and race distance. Ideal for marathon and ultramarathon preparation.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Running
Taper Schedule Calculator
Determine how much to reduce your weekly mileage during the weeks before a marathon or half marathon. Ideal for runners finalizing their race-week training plan.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Marathon Taper Calculator | Taper Schedule Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Running | Running |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | Final Week Mileage (miles) | Race Week Mileage (miles) |
| What it does | Calculates the recommended weekly training volume for each week of your pre-race taper, scaling down from peak mileage based on your recovery rate, taper length, and race distance. Ideal for marathon and ultramarathon preparation. | Determine how much to reduce your weekly mileage during the weeks before a marathon or half marathon. Ideal for runners finalizing their race-week training plan. |