Plymouth Colony. 1. the colony established in SE Massachusetts by the Pilgrims in 1620. He now lives in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral, not far from the villages where the leaders of the Plymouth Colony were born. Plymouth Colony in 1626 passed an ordinance prohibiting the cutting of timber from the Colony lands without official consent.
There is no steadfast rule for how long a taper should be. Three weeks has become the âgold standardâ for races like Ironman or marathons. However, for some athletes, this taper may be too long, and a 1 or 2 week taper might work more effectively. In part this is dependent upon the athleteâs experience, and in part it is dependent upon the athleteâs goals.
Length of taper period. The type and distance of a race plays a role in the design of your taper. Generally speaking, longer races will require longer taper periods. For example, the taper for a full Ironman may be as long as 2-3 weeks, while the taper for a sprint triathlon may be 3-5 days. Likewise, tapering for a marathon requires a longer period than tapering for a 5k. Additionally, the sport will dictate the length of the taper.