On the 10th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she breaks down the physiological and mental benefits of tapering as you near the end of your virtual marathon training. First, Annick chats with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, from The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, to deep-dive into what exactly is happening to your body during the tapering period why and how it will benefit your marathon performance and enjoyment. Then, Annick chats with professional runner Steph Bruce about the obstacles that might pop up during this final window of training and how to mentally manage them to help you prepare for your virtual race day. If you want to learn more about Sports Performances Services at Hospital for Special Surgery, visit here. Follow Steph Bruce. This year the TCS New York City Marathon is going virtual. It may look different, but the spirit of the race runs on. Gear up for race day with the lightweight and aggressive FuelCell RC Elite. Pairing the high energy return of a FuelCell midsole with the efficiency of a carbon fiber plate, this racing flat is a smart choice for half to full marathon racing. The shoe has a streamlined synthetic upper, with a comfortable traditional collar. Minimal overlays help to keep the weight low while providing strategic support.  Stay tuned for official race gear as well as a custom version of the New Balance FuelCell RC Elite shoe. The Achilles Mongolia Chapter is organizing a physical marathon for the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon with one hundred members, guides and volunteers. Join to support and watch these incredible athletes on their virtual marathon journey with live streaming coverage beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 23rd on Achilles International social channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitualroutine/message