Taper week... sucks

**Bluetree** · 03-21-2007, 07:49 AM

Race next weekend.

Sitting here, staring at my bike. Been stalled in the 900s for a week now (trying to get to 1000 miles for the calendar year).

Have to watch my calories, as I am not burning much off. No scone today.

Muscles feel weird, tight, because of NOT pushing them.

Getting antsy when working, staring out the window, looking at blue skies.

Feeling like a blob...

**mimitabby** · 03-21-2007, 07:53 AM

oh you silly, there is nothing remotely on your person that looks like a blob!

can't you go for a long walk at least?

**Bluetree** · 03-21-2007, 08:07 AM

I have a few easy runs/rides to do to keep loose. But 30 min. of zone 1/2 is not enough to get rid of the blob-itis. The bike... the beach... the hills... they beckon.

**rocknrollgirl** · 03-21-2007, 08:35 AM

I always feel weird and crappy during a taper week. Heck sometimes I feel weird and crappy on an easy week.

The great part is when race day comes and your are jumping out of your skin to Go Go Go...I love when that parts happens.

Deep cleansing breaths...out with the weird, in with the taper...ohmmm....

**KSH** · 03-21-2007, 10:06 AM

Taper? What the heck is a taper? My coach had me working out all week before my race. HA!

That does suck though... pretty weather and having to not ride!

I know w/my training plan... my coach wants me to RUN on the weekends... and all I want to do is cycle all weekend. That means I have to get my lazy bum up early and run... then go cycle.

Enjoy your taper week though... maybe go to the grocery store?

**Offthegrid** · 03-21-2007, 01:05 PM

KSH, how is the coaching going?

**Wahine** · 03-21-2007, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bluetree

Race next weekend.

Sitting here, staring at my bike. Been stalled in the 900s for a week now (trying to get to 1000 miles for the calendar year).

Have to watch my calories, as I am not burning much off. No scone today.

Muscles feel weird, tight, because of NOT pushing them.

Getting antsy when working, staring out the window, looking at blue skies.

Feeling like a blob...

Blue - when you do your easy workouts do short (15 to 30 sec) sprints with at least 2 min rest between. Max 10 reps. It isn't enough stress to require greater recovery but it's enough to get rid of some of the yucky, heavy feelings.

**Bluetree** · 03-22-2007, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Wahine

Blue - when you do your easy workouts do short (15 to 30 sec) sprints with at least 2 min rest between. Max 10 reps. It isn't enough stress to require greater recovery but it's enough to get rid of some of the yucky, heavy feelings.

Yoda, thanks it helped. I had a 15 min run+30 min bike scheduled today at an *easy* pace, but I threw in a few fartleks to spice it up. Really felt the legs respond and hit 25mph on a windless morning. I feel much better now!

Weird though, I don't know why I get all body ache-y and tired when I DON'T train. I would think the opposite happens.

**KSH** · 03-22-2007, 08:36 AM

That sounds great that he keeps track of you on BT. I know it would be nice to not have to think about my workouts as much and figuring out how to work it all in. And I would think it would help force you to take it easy during rest weeks and push it during other weeks. I know I have a tendency to just do the same thing all the time.

I plan to look into coaching at the end of this year or early next year -- after I lose more weight and am able to run farther.

Suzie... I would suggest you using my coach... as he does a personalized training plan weekly and you can call/contact whenever you want... for only $85 a month. Very cheap compared to other coaching places.

Although, he does NOT believe in rest days. He considers swimmig a rest day. I asked for a rest day... and he just doubles up my running and swimming on one day.

I'll be interested to see if I even get a taper before my Oly.

**Offthegrid** · 03-22-2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by KSH

Although, he does NOT believe in rest days. He considers swimmig a rest day.

I thought for you swimming was rest.

**KSH** · 03-22-2007, 06:57 PM

Bluetree... I LOVE the picture of that... animal beastly thing.

Suzie... swimming is a rest day for me.

Seriously though, for me, it's all about having a day where I don't pack workout gear, get sweaty, etc. I am suppose to swim Fri in the AM... but I'm skipping. I have to train (I'm a software trainer/Training Supervisor for an EDI company) people for 6 solid hours and it takes a lot out of me. Work comes first.

**spokewench** · 03-23-2007, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by KSH

Suzie... I would suggest you using my coach... as he does a personalized training plan weekly and you can call/contact whenever you want... for only $85 a month. Very cheap compared to other coaching places.

Although, he does NOT believe in rest days. He considers swimmig a rest day. I asked for a rest day... and he just doubles up my running and swimming on one day.

I'll be interested to see if I even get a taper before my Oly.

Your Coach would kill me! I've never been the type to not have rest days. I just have never recovered that well even when I was younger. Now, that I'm older, I really need rest days. Be careful if you feel like you are burning out KSH, cause you could really feel overtrained if you don't rest. Every good coach will tell you that you tear down (tear muscle) when you train and then when you rest it heals and you recover stronger. Please listen to your body as well as your coach.

**KSH** · 03-24-2007, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by spokewench

Your Coach would kill me! I've never been the type to not have rest days. I just have never recovered that well even when I was younger. Now, that I'm older, I really need rest days. Be careful if you feel like you are burning out KSH, cause you could really feel overtrained if you don't rest. Every good coach will tell you that you tear down (tear muscle) when you train and then when you rest it heals and you recover stronger. Please listen to your body as well as your coach.

Well... who said I listen to him ALL the time?

I typically end up with 1 rest day a week or more... depending on what kind of week it has been... and if I skipped swimming.

**rocknrollgirl** · 03-22-2007, 08:36 AM

Blue,
I read an article in Runner's World last fall during marathon season titled The Art of The Taper.
In that article they said that bascially your body goes on a huge mend during the taper and it can get aches and pains, and that often times it freaks people out.

It was really interesting. I will see if I can find it online and post the link...be back.....

**rocknrollgirl** · 03-22-2007, 08:41 AM

http://find.runnersworld.com/vignett...earch-_-Search

This page has links to some of the articles.....

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