Taper Schedule Calculator vs Swimming Taper Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
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.
- Answers
- Race Week Mileage (miles)
- Inputs
- Race Distance, Peak Weekly Mileage, Taper Duration, Taper Style, Racing Experience
Swimming Taper Calculator
Find the ideal weekly yardage target during your taper period to arrive at race day fresh and fast. Use it in the weeks leading up to a key swim meet or championship.
- Answers
- Final Week Volume (yards)
- Inputs
- Current Weekly Yardage, Taper Duration, Intensity Maintenance
At a glance
| Taper Schedule Calculator | Swimming Taper Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Running | Swimming |
| Answers | Race Week Mileage | Final Week Volume |
| Inputs | 5 | 3 |
| Result unit | miles | yards |
When to use each
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.
Find the ideal weekly yardage target during your taper period to arrive at race day fresh and fast. Use it in the weeks leading up to a key swim meet or championship.