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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.

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.

Answers
Race Week Mileage (miles)
Inputs
Race Distance, Peak Weekly Mileage, Taper Duration, Taper Style, Racing Experience
Swimming

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 CalculatorSwimming Taper Calculator
CategoryRunningSwimming
AnswersRace Week MileageFinal Week Volume
Inputs53
Result unitmilesyards

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.

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