Comments on: Wanted: Taper Tips

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:23:14 +0000

Thanks, Karla! I know you’re right. And in my case, my body definitely tells me that there’s no way I should be running any significant distances whatsoever in that last week before a goal race, haha.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:20:02 +0000

No, not unhelpful at all! I know you are 100% right…I’ve learned (more than once) that I tend to do too much in that final week, and show up to the starting line with legs that are tired and heavy. Thanks for the tips, Frank!

By: Frank@The Fat Runner

Frank@The Fat Runner — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:40:38 +0000

I know this will be horribly unhelpful but my answer to your question is as little as possible. For the marathon I ran 4 miles onTuesday, then 4 on Wednesday then nothing until race day(Sunday). It might sound like too little (it did to me) but I was feeling so great and full of energy on race day that it’s hard to argue against it. Of course, everyone is different.

By: Karla @ Run, Karla, Run!

Karla @ Run, Karla, Run! — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:03:25 +0000

Yay for taper time!! Don’t feel guilty about not getting all the runs in. I’ve always run less than my training plan dictated during the final week. Always listen to your body and your gut. Training plans are generic, meant to suit a wide variety of runners. Do what’s best for you. And enjoy the break!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:25:35 +0000

I know that I usually suck at tapering. So I’m trying to actually let my body REST for once so that I’m ready to race next weekend. Thanks, Jenny!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:24:41 +0000

Thanks SO much, Kay! I really appreciate your vote of confidence!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:23:45 +0000

Honestly, I would do the same thing you’re doing. I hate that you’re still struggling with this…TOTALLY SUCKS. But when you have to sign up for these races so far in advance, the only thing you can do is the best your body will allow. Keeping my fingers crossed that you’re back to business as soon as possible!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:20:53 +0000

Thanks so much for the tips, Juliana! I’m worried I didn’t take enough of a taper…this was a shorter plan, so it was only two weeks. And I KNOW I need to be stretching/rolling a LOT this week. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:20:02 +0000

Oh, that’s for sure!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:42:00 +0000

I am probably not the best at taper…but I know I do enjoy resting and decreasing the mileage. Enjoy it!