ahhhhh, the taper
The taper officially started on Monday. Instructions from coach for this week are to run 60 to 75% of last week’s volume, at easy paces but with MP sections within each run. I began the week with a 60 minute run on Monday, followed by 50 minutes yesterday.
Strange things started happening on the drive home from work yesterday. I found myself taping my fingers, air-drumming and singing the whole way home. I had energy. I was HYPER! Only two days into the taper and my energy level has returned - and then some.
Suddenly, it hit me - I’d made it! I’d made it through the dedicated, hard work of training for the Regina marathon. Now, it’s all about healing and getting/staying healthy for race day.
It feels so good and motivating to not be tired!
You had me worried. I’d bet the family will be happy to see more of you now as the mileage drops down.
Comment by Tea
Wednesday August 29, 2007 @
Fantastic!
Now do we get to watch you go through Taper Madness?