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DCRunningDiva
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 Posted: 10/16/04 - 13:48 Post subject: This isn't tapering!!! :evil:
I feel much worse this week after a 13 miler then I did last week after my 20 miler!  I'm supposed to be in tapering mode. But, my friends called and asked if I wanted to go with them into DC to run part of the course with them.
Problems:
1. They have a faster pace then I do
2. I'm not used to talking much while running (that may come as a shock to those of you that know me)
3. My dinner last night wasn't enough fuel (fruit and yogurt)
Anyway, I'm ready to really taper now. I hope I'll be able to recover well from this. I'm actually running the Army 10 Miler next weekend (not worrying about pace - just running it for fun because it's the 20th anniversary of the race) and then the marathon the week after. I'm ready for a nap!
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scorch99
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Posted: 10/16/04 - 13:56 Post subject:
Good for you and to be honest this is a normal reaction when a person enters tapering mode.
The desire to put in the miles, and to finally get that last big run out of the way creates lots of pent-up energy with noting to do with.
Relax from your comments the last several weeks you earned it and just enjoy the moment, the Army 10 miler seems like a good plan, but ust that race to get you in the proper mindset come marathon time the following week.
Good luck.
S99
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kattzoo
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Posted: 10/16/04 - 16:38 Post subject:
Forget tapering! It's worthless. You'd much rather run MCM on tired legs...better bragging rights. 
I hate tapering, although I tend to go overboard and not do enough running and way too much eating.
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DCRunningDiva
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Posted: 10/17/04 - 15:31 Post subject:
| kattzoo wrote: | Forget tapering! It's worthless. You'd much rather run MCM on tired legs...better bragging rights.
I hate tapering, although I tend to go overboard and not do enough running and way too much eating. |
I made the decision to actually watch what I eat over the next few weeks. I'm cutting out on my "fru-fru" coffee drinks for one!
PM me if you have any updated info on where you are staying, etc.
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