Hi Everyone - just a quick training update! I have entered the "tapering" phase of training! What is tapering you ask?
"Tapering is just what it sounds like, a gradual decrease in weekly mileage. The purpose is to let your body recover completely from any fatigue or minor injuries that may exist. It also allows your body to build and store glycogen. This is important fuel for your muscles come event day. However the workouts that you still need to do during this time are very important. You still need to stress your body but just not as much as during the buildup period. By the time the event comes around you will be all charged up and ready to go.
It is tempting to want to continue to increase the mileage right up to the event. Do not make this mistake. The taper period is very important to your achieving a successful finish."
I disagree with the last sentence, I am not tempted at all to continue to increase miles - hehe - i am fine with waiting till race day!
With that said, this weekend I have a 15 mile run ahead of me. Luckily, for the sake of my run, upstate NY did not get more than a dusting of snow.
I hope that everyone is enjoying there snows days, if you are so lucky, and if not I hope you all have fabulous Valentine's Day weekends spent with friends, family and loved ones!
I am counting down till the big day and I could not be more excited!!
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Happy Running!
LP
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