Taper Sprint Set: Stacking Resistance and Assistance to Unlock Speed

By Olivier Poirier-Leroy on SwimSwam
Swimming fast on race day means that you’ve piled up the hard work in the months leading up to competition.
Showing up on those early mornings when you are sore and tired. Sticking to the technical details each time you hit the water. And getting a gold star based on your awesome attendance record.
And then there is taper—a period that flummoxes and frustrates many a swimmer (and coach). It’s a time to fine-tune and sharpen your performance,