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Should You Run the Day Before a Race? Guidance From 5K to Marathon
A short easy run of 10 to 30 minutes the day before a race usually leaves legs looser than a full rest day, and taper research supports keeping most training days while cutting volume. The article gives distance-specific shakeout lengths and strides, from 15 to 30 minutes before a 5K or 10K to 10 to 15 minutes before a marathon, plus when to rest instead.
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