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Why am I so hungry during tapering?

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Research shows that it is quite common for athletes to experience increased hunger during the tapering period before a race. This can seem counterintuitive when training volume decreases, but it is a normal response caused by shifts in your body's physiology and psychology. Don't worry, you are not alone in asking: why am I so hungry during tapering?