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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
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.
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.
Key differences
| Taper Schedule Calculator | Marathon Taper Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Running | Running |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Race Week Mileage (miles) | Final Week Mileage (miles) |
| What it does | 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. | 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. |