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September 14, 2005
Unwanted Taper
Not much to say. I’m really looking fwd to my run tomorrow. I hate running so little this week (b/c I pushed my weekend run back to Sunday I am running one less day, plus I didn’t run very far Sunday). Also, I wanted to actually rest on my rest days this week too (ie. no real biking or other such lower body cross-training) to benefit the quad. And I didn’t go swimming…b/c I didn’t really feel like it. So I am having unintended tapering symptoms! I am so antsy and I am sure I have forgotten how to run. I even started questioning if I am still healthy since I failed to meet the recommended physical activity guidelines a few times this week. This is absurd I feel this way!! I guess I did cut whatever mileage I was doing by over a 25% so it kind of makes sense. Running is definitely a drug.
Posted by Audrey at September 14, 2005 06:02 PM
Comments
Good luck this weekend! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Have fun!
Posted by: Beth at September 14, 2005 09:28 PM
good luck on your race this weekend!!
Posted by: brent hopkins at September 14, 2005 11:44 PM
Yes, running is definitely a drug! I have been tapering the last couple weeks for my race on Sunday and feel kind of edgy and abnormal. As always my emotions are going through upheaval and I have questioned almost every aspect of my training at least a zillion times. Completely normal during Taper Time. You will do just fine with your race, relax and enjoy it!
Posted by: Jack at September 15, 2005 02:40 AM
Good luck at your race! And for crying out loud, put away the damn fitness guidelines...do some pushups and crunches in your room and remain calm. :-)
Posted by: Rob at September 15, 2005 10:00 AM
Good luck this weekend, and tapering can be a very GOOD thing even if it drives you a little bit insane. It might make you go fast!!
Posted by: Barb at September 15, 2005 12:50 PM
Oh, but it's a goooood drug. :) Kick some arse this weekend!
Posted by: Leilani at September 15, 2005 01:30 PM
Good luck. I totally get the tapering thing!
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at September 15, 2005 08:30 PM
I'm so late with this but good luck tomorrow, Audrey! Its Saturday isn't it? Run hard! And ditto on chilling out. You will be great. Eat your pasta and get your sleep.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at September 16, 2005 02:26 PM