Three and a half weeks until 50K
This morning my legs are a bit sore and tired, but in a good way, my reward for a good workout. Tonight if I can get off work early enough I want to stop at the swimming pool for some laps, its been entirely too long since I have done anything for my upper body.
The next 3 ½ weeks until my 50K race are going to go by fast and furious. I have been thinking and rethinking how to best use my limited training time. I plan on tapering for about two weeks before the race, mostly just to give my body a rest before the big day. I am basically going to be approaching the race at my current fitness level, there is no time for improvements and rest is probably more important than pushing at this point. It is better when I show up rested and ready to fight, than to show up overtrained and ready for a nap.
But I won’t be sleeping in the next 1 ½ weeks before my taper begins. Tomorrow night I want to run with my running club and on Thursday I want to run my 14K/8.7M route again. On Saturday I want to run about 2 ½ hours on my hilly route in Weingarten. My last long run will be next Tuesday (Oct. 3 – a holiday in Germany), a 4-5 hour run at marathon pace.
Isn't training exciting, I can't wait!
Comments
Training seems to be the one thing that keeps me on track. I blew off my run this morning just because I could!!! Good luck with your schedule, Jack. It looks like a killer.
Posted by: susie | September 26, 2006 11:38 AM
"there is no time for improvements and rest is probably more important than pushing at this point"
This is probably one of the most important things people can learn about tapering. Its the rest itself that helps you improve. Sounds like you are really ready, Jack.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan | September 26, 2006 11:52 AM
I am almost jealous that you still have a goal...almost:)
Keep it focused. Then take a break.
Posted by: olga | September 26, 2006 6:25 PM
woo hoo!
make sure to rest :)
Posted by: angie's pink fuzzy | September 26, 2006 8:03 PM