I just realized – I have a race in a week and a half. And nothing built into my plan in the way of taper. And some tired legs. So - I’m going to adjust a little this week and next so I can tackle the streets (and hills) of San Francisco.
Tuesday: Did just over five miles (5.2) in the hills of Shady Canyon, including a 14 minute hard run for about 1.6 miles. My legs were feeling tired and non-responsive – I’m sure from Saturday’s little escapade. I struggled to put together any speed whatsoever, and just felt like I was laboring to get anything done. When I got back and checked my data, I never did get my heart rate above 90% of max – even though I felt like I was pushing *very* hard.
Wednesday: Another struggle to put together a consistent four miler. I was sub 10:00 and kept my heart rate below 75% of max, but it wasn’t easy and it wasn’t pretty.
Which is why I’m going to adjust a few miles down. I don’t want to just survive San Francisco next weekend. I’m not expecting to PR, but I would like my time to be competitive….
good luck with the taper!
ReplyDeleteI just had this conversation with Rad Runner Girl yesterday!
ReplyDeleteFor those of us who are undertrained ::cough cough the Green Girl:: there is no taper because I haven't built up enough to taper. Heh.
Best of luck to you, Glenn!
Hi Glenn,
ReplyDeleteI sometimes adjust my training plan too. I think that you have the right idea:) Wow, the San Fran race is next week already! Good luck Glenn!
Ice baths and compression socks. Surf City Cyclery right near you on 17th should have really nice ones from 2XU.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to taper. You've been running harder races/routes lately and your legs will love a break before SFM.
ReplyDeleteI know, I can't believe there's a race in a week and a half. My legs are TOAST right now...I know I'm heading into this race TIRED...but I still love it and I'm excited! SF is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteTake it easy, Glenn!
I wasn't going to taper cuz I wans't going to "race" SF, but my legs are trashed so I'm all over the taper this week too. Just wish I would eat like I'm tapering and not like I'm running 50 miles/day. ugh.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling like I need a taper ..ugg!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your race and it's great that you are listening to your body. That'll give you all the advantages you need for pounding out a great run.
Good luck. I always have mental issues with tapering.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the taper and I will see you in San Fran in 9 days!!!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote up my taper plan yesterday, it was to start today (Friday) but I ate it one the trails last night, so It's starting Sat. :) Adjustment is totally Required :)
ReplyDeleteS.F. is S.f.! Its going to be amazing!We want to impress the bridge dont we? :)
I think you're on the right track. With some of those trail runs you've put in I'd say you're ready to take on SF. :)
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