Guess what time it is? Taper time. Didn't I just taper? Two weeks post-marathon, I got out and ran a 20-miler. Well, in all honesty, I ran 19 miles, and walked the last mile to shake out the legs. I ran the course loop for the New Years Double, my next big race. I plan to run a half marathon on New Years Eve (my 20th) and a full marathon on New Years Day (my 5th and my 3rd in 63 days). Pretty sure I have gone off the deep end. Marathon, recovery weekend, long run weekend, taper weekend, marathon. This sounds like a bright idea to all of you, too, doesn't it? The good thing is that my body seems to be holding up. Sure, I'm occasionally tired, and today, my right quad had a full blown hissy fit for 7 miles (each one of which I vowed to quit the run, but didn't). But now, on the evening of that run, the quad is sore but not angry enough to be concerning at all.
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Hey. I'll see you had the NYD, I'm running the same races :D
WOW Leslie, you are a racing machine!! Good luck with the upcoming races!
Back in 2005, I did three marathons on back-to-back (to-back) weekends. In that case I was DEFINITELY just in a weird taper limbo state. I'd race Sunday, then do a 5-miler on Friday, then race the next Sunday. A bit surreal and weird, but I do think that as long as you're recovering well, you're making the most of a single training session!
I am so in awe of all you back to back racer people. WOW...
You are amazing!! I can't wait to hear about your races!! :) Awesome, awesome running.
You are a long distance MACHINE!
I think you know your body best so if it's feeling great then I think you will be fine!
I got the Go Lite pants in on Saturday and ran in them tonight. I love them! Thank you so much!
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