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Taper time

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Sore, tired legs. Raging hunger. A bad run. Pains that come and go.
It’s definitely taper time. It’s not that anything is all that different right now, but I think physically my second 20-miler took a toll on me. Thus the reason for a taper, right?

I actually don’t have a problem with cutting back the mileage or taking an extra day off running if I feel like it, but I’m so ready to get to Baltimore and do this. I’d rather not run for a while and just go. It reminds me of being a kid and seeing Christmas presents under the tree waiting to be opened.

6 responses to “Taper time”

  1. Kaitlin Avatar
    Kaitlin

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    It will come soon enough!! I remember all of my really bad runs happening right before or after the start of taper. So frustrating!
    Let the countdown begin!

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  2. Jim Avatar
    Jim

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    I hear you. I do.
    snarfs down a grilled chicken quesadilla and a strawberry banana smoothie

    I'm having the taper tantrums too but this time no phantom pains which almost concerns me…we runners are a strange lot.

    Please give my regards to everyone else in your household who has to put up with you in the coming days 🙂
    My recent post bikerly: @twittyboyd nice! where did you find that?

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  3. Steena Avatar
    Steena

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    ^ OOoh, chicken quesadilla, add margaritas to the picture and I'm in.
    I think someone should make a supplement for runners to take during taper time to help reduce taper things and enhance healing.

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    1. David H. Avatar
      David H.

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      Steroids would help with the healing, but would then triple my hungerrange. There's no winning.

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  4. katie Avatar
    katie

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    It will be here sooner than you know it! Enjoy this taper!

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  5. Coco (Got2Run4Me) Avatar
    Coco (Got2Run4Me)

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    Ooh, you are almost there!

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