Taper Cramming
| August 3, 2012 | Posted by Emily under Uncategorized |
Turning this week into an unexpected taper/race week meant I had to get my mileage down real quick like. With rest and light exercise being two of the things I hate most in life, this was not really a fun task. But, I also knew the only way I was going to have a remotely enjoyable/strong race tomorrow, was through majorly stepping back my mileage for the week.
So I did:
Monday morning: 6 miles
Evening: 6.5 miles
Tuesday morning: 5 miles/1 hr Pilates
Wednesday night: Ran 6.2 miles to the airport to swoop up a sweaty mom, who made the last minute trek down the weekend, and a suitcase full of my favorite Vermont beer.
Best mom EVER.
As a bit of a travel nut, who likes to flit about the country for races, while using as few vacation days as possible, I like to maximize my travel days with super early flights out, and redeyes back home. Every time I have a crack of dawn morning flight, I desperately wish that a service was available to take my suitcases to the airport, while I travel there in my hokas. My apartment is well situated to provide a number of mileage options to get to the airport, all following runner friendly trails. But sadly, no such service exists. (Take note, people, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. I will pay good $$$ for this)
While it wasn’t for my own trip, I still got to fulfill my wish to run to the airport for an errand, when my mom flew in on Wednesday night, and needed help lugging the 6 cases of Heady Topper. Happy to assist with beer toting (and mom fetching) I ran 6.2 slow and easy miles under the planes.
Thursday morning: 30 minute swim/float with no running for the day
And, more importantly, the start of carbo loading
Friday morning: out the door for a 30 minute shakeout run
And more carboloading.
Best part of race week, hands down.
Mileage total for the week: 27-28ish
Today, I’m jittery, buzzing with nerves, off-the-wall excited, and playing Eminem, Kelly, and Rihanna on repeat. Signs that my short and sweet taper is surely working.
Be back later with some goals for the race, after I figure out exactly what they are.
Good luck to everyone else racing and slaughtering some miles this weekend!
Unless that service also provided showers at the airport, I don’t think your fellow passengers would appreciate you running to the airport. ;)
Gravelly Point! Love that path! Good luck this weekend!
Your mom brings you beer? Nice!
WoW! Awesome mom! What a treat to have waiting for you after your run :) Good luck with the race! Run?! What do you call 50km? Kick some butt and have fun!
I like your style! Beer, more carbs and cute dresses! Good luck and have fun!:)
You’ll be great! I cannot wait to watch you!
Good Luck! Tapering sometimes makes me stir crazy too!
Emily–Switzerland does this, it’s amazing! You send your luggage on the train, tell them where you want it to go and when it should get there, and without fail your bags can end up at any airport for less than a cab ride!
I love the idea of running to the airport…I’ve cycled to or out of an airport many times and I always get such a thrill, no idea why that is! Good luck this weekend, I’m so excited for you.
Cute dress! Good luck this weekend!
I’m so confused about what you did with your mom once you got to the airport. Did you carry her to your house on your back? This is a confusing story.
Do you always do a shake out run the day before a race? I try to rest 2 days prior i.e. weight/strength train + elliptical and do a shake out run (call it shake the Gremlins out) a day before.