The Extra Mile! The taper
RunPod
Global
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 12 April 2026
⏱️ 9 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
Where you run less, but somehow you feel more nervous than ever!
When you have a big distance or a race upcoming, you'll have to slow down and taper your runs in preperation.
It's tough to keep mentally on track - but Jenni is here with all the advice you need to stay on track!
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | This podcast is sponsored by Radox, the official bath and shower gel partner of the TCS London Marathon, |
| 0:06.9 | helping you feel refreshed and race ready every step of the way. |
| 0:11.0 | Now time to thank our partner for this episode of Run Pod, Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. |
| 0:18.4 | Now if you're listening to this podcast, it's fair to say that, like me, you probably |
| 0:22.9 | quite like running just for the sake of it, but there is something different about running for |
| 0:29.3 | a great cause. This summer, Race for Life is hosting loads of events right across the country, |
| 0:36.0 | raising vital funds to help people live longer, |
| 0:39.3 | better lives, free from the fear of cancer. So there are 3Ks, 5Ks and 10K events, as well as the |
| 0:47.1 | pretty muddy obstacle course and of course anyone can join. So whether you're taking part to |
| 0:52.3 | honour someone you love, to support a friend or a family |
| 0:55.1 | member, or be part of something bigger, Race for Life is a beautiful reason for you to get your running |
| 1:00.9 | shoes on. Sign up now and get 50% off entry to your local event. Visit raceforlife.org |
| 1:08.2 | slash run pod. Discut ends 19th of April 2026 tis and sees apply now time to thank |
| 1:16.1 | our partner for this episode of run pod sketchers running i love running so much love the way it makes |
| 1:22.2 | me feel i love all the kit too and i have to say having the right pair of running shoes can completely change how all those |
| 1:29.6 | miles feel especially if you're looking for something that delivers both comfort and serious performance |
| 1:35.9 | well have you checked out sketchers amazing aero series it's built specifically for runners who are |
| 1:42.9 | training maybe for an event perhaps you're getting ready for a race or just getting into a running routine. |
| 1:48.8 | The hyperburst cushioning keeps every step feeling light, springy and comfortable, and the carbon-infused mid-soul gives extra energy return to help you go further on every run. |
| 2:01.2 | Shop the Skechers Running Aero series at running retailers near you. |
| 2:08.3 | This is a global player original podcast. |
| 2:15.6 | The Taper. |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Global, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Global and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.