tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post5728590401665724791..comments2023-10-12T02:25:36.372-07:00Comments on Lazy Bones Running: Tapering. Otherwise Known as Bordering on the Edge of SanityChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527827359630897863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-39190441213050290402010-02-07T02:44:44.695-07:002010-02-07T02:44:44.695-07:00What a great resource!What a great resource!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-87041687695058781402010-02-06T04:15:35.461-07:002010-02-06T04:15:35.461-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-34226112418579337052010-01-28T20:57:25.907-07:002010-01-28T20:57:25.907-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08030093409051009692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-47290328745833721892010-01-28T05:54:52.248-07:002010-01-28T05:54:52.248-07:00I have yet to taper for a race, but had an 'un...I have yet to taper for a race, but had an 'unexpected rest' period after the holidays. Although it was quite hard to keep focussed on starting up again, I would imagine with an upcoming marathon, you would have a lot to think about! So no advice, but hope you get the rest you need to run a fabulous race!Nataliahttp://runlikehermes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-21571800486363236112010-01-28T05:06:13.438-07:002010-01-28T05:06:13.438-07:00Great blog. I would tend to agree with your approa...Great blog. I would tend to agree with your approach regarding strategy. In my experience, while it's good to have a plan, you have to be flexible with your strategy. I usually settle on mine right before the gun goes off, but realize I may have to change it as the race goes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-7966587003668445682010-01-28T02:10:31.536-07:002010-01-28T02:10:31.536-07:00Most of the time I don’t taper as I run most races...Most of the time I don’t taper as I run most races as part of a buildup to some ultra. When I do taper I run shorter, but a bit faster. I still run 6 days per week and only rest completely the day before or two days before the race. This keeps me a bit saner as I still feel active and get some running done. I only taper for 2 or 3 races per year. The rest I run as part of my normal training.Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-84078625727332069012010-01-27T20:20:52.869-07:002010-01-27T20:20:52.869-07:00Hi Christina,
I have nothing for you on the taperi...Hi Christina,<br />I have nothing for you on the tapering because I have never done it:)<br /><br />Oh my God, I just looked at your race times! You are so flipping fast girl! I am dreaming of your super speedy times:) Go you! Were you always that fast or did you have to work on it?<br /><br />Have a good one Christina!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016242849142019105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-30281575329074057702010-01-27T18:15:21.772-07:002010-01-27T18:15:21.772-07:00I like to taper. I try to get more done at work t...I like to taper. I try to get more done at work that I haven't had time for. But I do almost always get a cold that last week before a marathon and I panic. So keep washing those hands and get as much sleep as you can! Good luck!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-48188026917423236062010-01-27T17:13:16.287-07:002010-01-27T17:13:16.287-07:00I'm famous for buying running gear in my taper...I'm famous for buying running gear in my taper. You know-just in case I need it on race day. Not that I'd advocate "spend spend spend!" as a taper strategy...but if it's something I'm going to use anyway, well-it always seems to distract me a bit, and help me feel well-prepared. <br /><br />I also ran a 5K 2 weeks out from my spring '09 marathon, and the week before my fall '09 marathon. Not necessarily a recommended strategy, but in my "experiment of one," it was an excellent way to blow off steam that also served as a confidence builder for the big marathon day. I'll be doing it again just before Boston with a local annual 5K.TiredMamaRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423159147507047828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-3407324129485808012010-01-27T15:24:04.966-07:002010-01-27T15:24:04.966-07:00I visualize how I want to feel or how u think the ...I visualize how I want to feel or how u think the race may go while on the taper runs. When not running I try to focus on everything else (with very little luck). Usually I drive everyone nuts with my non-stop race talk.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-55129232232954161752010-01-27T14:58:50.937-07:002010-01-27T14:58:50.937-07:00Wow, I never knew that tapering was such a mental ...Wow, I never knew that tapering was such a mental game. I can see why though. I can imagine I will go through the same thing when I do my Ultra in Aug. Yikes.Sabrinahttp://riding2deathandback.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-37115571775301016282010-01-27T14:46:40.502-07:002010-01-27T14:46:40.502-07:00During taper time, I tried to focus on the non-run...During taper time, I tried to focus on the non-running parts of my life since I didn't have to do as much running.Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-44269035292597255252010-01-27T14:20:54.124-07:002010-01-27T14:20:54.124-07:00Def start thinking about your race strategy. This...Def start thinking about your race strategy. This will help your mind and your anxiety. I also go by the rule, keep intensity, but decrease mileage. It does work, I do this every time I taper.<br />As for the dreams and the bad sleep, I sleep like crap for the last two weeks before a marathon. I freak out over everything and become a germaphobe. You are everything you're suppossed to!<br />Work on your race plan and maybe your eating plan - I do this. And I do start carbo loading the Thursday before - if anything, my tummy is full and I feel better :) Good luck tonight!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-50899273929305654362010-01-27T14:19:39.159-07:002010-01-27T14:19:39.159-07:00I haven't done a marathon yet, so no advice he...I haven't done a marathon yet, so no advice here...sorry. :( I am training for a hald in May and that will be my first time with a taper.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508678801078330932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-49456177056383780352010-01-27T13:41:07.885-07:002010-01-27T13:41:07.885-07:00I started a taper log for those 21 long days. (htt...I started a taper log for those 21 long days. (http://sneakersister.blogspot.com/2009/11/taper-log.html)<br /><br />I plan to do the same thing again, I think it really helped me to stay focused and it's probably going to really help during my next taper.<br /><br />I didn't find a lot of info when I googled "taper" either.sneakersisterhttp://swiftfeet.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-56304674390403565302010-01-27T13:35:12.740-07:002010-01-27T13:35:12.740-07:00I haven't tapered for a marathon before, but I...I haven't tapered for a marathon before, but I bet if you sat down and wrote out your plan for the race, you would feel better. Kind of like writing down thoughts when you can't sleep. Good luck!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-63457679147434858302010-01-27T13:32:12.351-07:002010-01-27T13:32:12.351-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5162997883019077328.post-43242868985727606352010-01-27T13:28:29.387-07:002010-01-27T13:28:29.387-07:00Wish I have no advice for you since I've never...Wish I have no advice for you since I've never tapered lol.<br /><br />Good luck and try to stay sane. Apparently taper causes one to go crazy... who knew?<br /><br /><br />Take care!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082536183912603694noreply@blogger.com