Taper Taper Taper Taper

I’m in taper mode which also translates into – what can I eat next? – mode.

It never fails whenever I cut down my mileage, I can’t put my chopsticks down. I know tapering is key to a successful finish. At least I have something to do in my down time. Ha!

Tapering is basically cutting back training so the body can rebuild for marathon or race day. The majority of the articles and books I have read suggest runners should begin tapering 3 weeks before the marathon.

I scaled back about 4 weeks before the marathon save for one 20 miler a week ago. I had to because of the injury I suffered on Oct.2 at the Lacombe Half-Marathon.

I’m well rested but I am also restless. I should get out more but I am trying to give my left leg the rest and stretching it needs.

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I am going to run 16k at marathon pace tomorrow. I need to do this for my own sanity.

My apartment has never been cleaner. And I’ve read about 4 books this week.

With only 8 days to go, I’m starting the mental preparation. I’ve read that this is just as important as all the training. I’ve downloaded the INGNYC Marathon App from iTunes and I’ve begun committing the route to memory.

I’m trying not to read too much about “hitting the wall” because I hope that wall will not come for me on Nov.6

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