6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid, How to Beat the Post-Race Blues

6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid, How to Beat the Post-Race Blues By Christine Luff The tapering phase of half or full marathon training can be a stressful time, and it’s easy to make mistakes that could be very detrimental to your race.  Today I've got tips on how to avoid common mistakes so you can put yourself in the best position to have a great race. 6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid  Here are six of the most common tapering mistakes with tips on how to avoid them. READ NOW How to Deal With Post-Race Blues   It's very common for runners to feel bummed-out, disappointed, sad, maybe even depressed after they finish a big race, like a marathon. The good news is that there are ways to fight the post-race blues, or at least soften the blow. Here are some things to try.   READ NOW 6 Common Sports Nutrition Mistakes  Here are some common nutrition mistakes that runners make and advice on how to solve them. READ NOW Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain  Many knee issues are a result of muscle weakness or imbalance, so the key with preventing knee pain is to strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize the knee. Try some of these basic exercises two or three times a week to improve your leg muscle strength and create muscle balance. READ NOW 7 Ways to Deal With Marathon Anxiety  Here are some ways to work through your pre-marathon nerves so that you're not a basket-case in the days leading up to your race. READ NOW Funny Marathon Spectator Signs  If you're planning on watching a marathon, make some signs -– the runners will love you for it. Here are some ideas. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis? Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Had a Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Test Yet? No? Get Info Anyway Understanding Insomnia Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Effusion Is Not Uncommon With Inflammatory Arthritis AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.