Once again I've turning to my fellow STers for some advice. I've been training for my 'A race' since March and last week I was hit with an illness that kept me from doing anything for the entire week. Now I am in race week and back at 98% health but lost for what I should be doing training wise. I've got a good base and common sense tells me that 7 days of rest (with the exception of one 7km run I did) won't result in all my fitness being lost. However with that being said, I'm conflicted on whether I should take a low volume low intensity "taper" week or if I should go hard and make up for last weeks lack there of.

I'ts only an Olympic distance race so nothing too long to endure but I placed 4th at my last race and had hoped to hit the podium this time. My nutrition, hydration and recovery practices (foam rolling, stretching, massages) are all going as planned in case that's a factor. I'm leaning towards a 'taper' week because I don't want to take away from my performance this coming weekend.

What do you guys think? I'd appreciate any insight or comments kindly ...

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"Train so you have no regrets @ the finish line"