Thursday, June 14, 2012

Taper Time

Although I know many people do not feel the same way, I have to admit that I love the taper.  Don't get me wrong, I love to work hard.  But I also love to rest hard.  Here is why:

1) Today I had one workout (masters swim) which I completed by 7 am.  This means I will only take one shower today!

2) I can almost feel my body knitting itself back together.  I really put it through the wringer the past couple weeks and by last Saturday I was D.O.N.E.!  Now it is feeling a little stronger and lighter each day.  I can feel the fog of fatigue lifting!

3) I get to feeling a little frisky in my workouts - something that I most certainly DO NOT feel when in the midst of big weeks.  Case in point was yesterday during my run workout on the track - I don't really see too much sub 6 minute pace until taper.

4) SLEEP!  I have lots of extra time to sleep.  I like to sleep.  I like to sleep very much.  :)

10 days to go!  I'm #36 for my 3rd IM and my first non-Kona IM.  I am leaving next Wednesday and will try to update with pictures once I get there! 

12 comments:

  1. I'm still waiting for the fog of fatigue to lift. :) But I agree, I love me some taper! I can't believe this is your first non-Kona. You are going to spend all day saying, wow, it's not really that hot.

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    1. Just chuckling at Katie's comment :) Taper is the best - you actually get life stuff done!

      Lots of luck out there - you are going to do awesome!!

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  2. Lets catch up while you are hear!! Swim or something?!

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  3. Yeah, I LOVE the taper too! :) And, your first NON Kona, love that...that was me last year at IMAZ and it is truly a different experience and i loved it - you will too! Can't wait to see how well you do! Happy Tapering!

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  4. So excited to see you first non-Kona performance!! Enjoy taper :)

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  5. I love taper too!!! rest up and get ready to ROCK!!!!!

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  6. You have definitely earned that taper time -- enjoy!! :)

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  7. Have fun racing!!! You will do fantastic!!!

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  8. hi!!!! ooooh, IM time!!! VERY EXCITING!!! Keep up posted and have an amazing time!

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  9. Ha ha the shower part is so true. The well earned taper Beth, looking forward to track you come race day! Enjoy the gift of of extra time.

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  10. enjoy the taper!! good luck with the race!

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