Tapering is an integral part of any half marathon training plan. It involves reducing your training volume and intensity in the weeks leading up to race day to allow your body to recover and be ready for the race entirely. For example, for a 7-week training plan, you can start tapering 2 weeks before race day. During this time, you should reduce your weekly mileage by 20-30% and focus on shorter, easier runs to keep your legs fresh for race day.