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May 14, 2008
Sometimes I Hate The Taper
I have a love/hate relationship with the taper. Sometimes I love it. Shorter workouts - yeah! A day off - yeah! Extra time on my hands - yeah!
And sometimes I hate it. Shorter workouts - boo! A day off - boo! Extra times on my hands - boo!
I think it has to do with how I feel going into the taper. If I'm really tired I tend to like it better. A day off and shorter workouts when I feel like I REALLY need it aren't so bad. But when I feel really good and am ready to go, a day off seems like overkill. And I want to go hard and long and the taper gets really annoying really fast. That's where I'm at right now. It truly is a good place to be - feeling good and fresh and frisky before a big race. But in the mean time taper = torture. Ahh...when will I ever be happy?! :)
In the mean time, one of my all time favorite blog entries from Simon Whitfield. I always love to read his blog but yesterday was even better than usual. As he says, "it's all about the process, if I prepare relentlessly the outcome will take care of itself."
Posted by beth at May 14, 2008 7:44 PM
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Ok, that is EERIE, Beth...I was reading his blog today too and sent out that picture of Simon on his treadmill for everyone b/c I thought it was SO awesome!! Hee hee..ENJOY your taper...No real taper for me (boo hoo)....just a little bit of one. GO GO GO
Posted by: Jennifer Harrison at May 14, 2008 8:00 PM
I get grumpy when I taper. I think it's like my hormones are in shock or something! Try to enjoy it to the best of your ability! What are you prepping for?
Posted by: kellye at May 14, 2008 9:25 PM
i love tapering...as a matter of fact, that is what i am best at!!! are you racing florida?
i think SW has been on a roll lately with his posts - love his energy.
Posted by: kerrie at May 14, 2008 11:35 PM
good luck in the Columbia tri... "knock em dead kid"
Posted by: Kranky C Dale at May 15, 2008 4:53 PM
Okay I am back... I am watching Steel Roots TV (the Christan punk/surfer station) and they just played the video for "Awakening" again! It made me think of you... Saturday night they are doing the Top 10 count down videos, I am not sure if you get the station or if you have time with the race but if so I WANT you to see the 80's video they made for the Awakening! It is hilarious! I will see if I can tape it because it makes me laugh so hard...
Anyways, here is a verse for you too:
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those that love You & nothing causes them to stumble...
GO GET em' Beth!
Posted by: Bree at May 15, 2008 5:37 PM
I am with you girl, I feel like I'm stuck in taperville. This will pay off though, try to enjoy what you can of it - you'll have a great race!!
Posted by: rachel at May 15, 2008 11:30 PM
Beth,
Best of luck this weekend! Race hard and fast! And, the taper will be over before you know it! ;)
Meghan
Posted by: Meghan at May 16, 2008 1:47 AM
Hey Beth,
I know that taper..it always makes me feel really sluggish but think it's are bodies prepping for the ordeal and suffering we will put it through come race day. GOOD LUCK this weekend. BTW, loved the link to Simon's site.
Posted by: kerri at May 16, 2008 6:12 AM