Taper week half marathon test race before a marathon

Your taper week for your half marathon preparation race

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Level 2 - 3: advanced - compressed
10 days

Training content

The plan includes the last few days before the race. This includes a taper phase before the test race so that you are optimally prepared at the start line. This supports you during your training plan specifically for your next target distance.

Target group

Anyone who has planned a half marathon as a test race and would like to integrate it into their existing training plan.

What does a typical training week look like?

Monday

Restday

Tuesday

Endurance Run

Core & Mobility

Wednesday

Primer

Yoga

optional

Thursday

Restday

Friday

Endurance Run

with strides

Saturday

Easy Run

with activation

Sunday

Raceday

Monday

Restday

Tuesday

Endurance Run

with strides

Core & Mobility

Wednesday

Endurance Run

Yoga

optional

Only three steps to the training plan

  1. Book KickAss subscription
    In the first step you have to choose a subscription. The training plan is available in the subscriptions KickAss Basic Run.
  2. Activate training plan
    In the second step you can unlock and activate the training plan via your account.
  3. Open training plan and get started
    In the last step you only have to open the training plan. You will be automatically redirected  to our training platform AZUM, set up a profile there and you can start right away.

Split Up

The training plan is the perfect mix of running, athletics, strength and mobility sessions as well as optional yoga classes.

All benefits of the training package

  • Flexible adaptation of training sessions
  • Exercise videos for all strength, core and mobility exercises as well as running technique exercises
  • Fueling requirements for the units

Questions & Answers​

FAQ

The training plan templates are divided into three performance levels. From beginners who are relatively new to running or who want to prepare for shorter distances with a relatively small amount of training to advanced athletes and ambitious runners who want to achieve a top ranking. Using the filter function and the descriptions, you will find exactly the right plan that fits your level.

The training plan templates are each divided into 8-week blocks that build on each other. From basic training, to build-up training, to the final race preparation, you run through a complete season up to your planned competition. Of course, it is also possible to join in between and skip individual phases. Always orientate yourself backwards from your target competition with which phase you should start. After you have loaded the plan into the AZUM training platform, you can delete or move individual weeks. In addition, you can add a suitable additive sport to each plan, you have the choice between cycling, inline skating, rowing or swimming.

In our training series you get suggestions for a complete seasonal build-up to your target race.

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In order to train in your individual training zones, we recommend that you determine them using the Power-Performance Decoder or a performance diagnostic. You should repeat this at regular intervals (12-16 weeks) to check your progress and adjust the profile. Our KickAss coaches will be happy to support you if you have problems entering the metabolic profile.

Yes, in the AZUM training platform you can link your sports watch (Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo) and export the planned units. You also have the option to export cycling units to Zwift.

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