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  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Aurora, CO
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    108

    Good luck Denise!

    Denise,
    I am training for IM AZ as well. It will be my first IM; I did a half last AUG in 6:00 but have no idea what will happen in the 'big race'.

    I live in Sierra Vista. I sympathize with you; at this point (according to my guru Gordo's book) it is better to fully recover between key workouts. So do take the time you need!

    I took leave from work last week so i could train hard...am in the Army so my training during the week is never as much as I think it could be. I did a long run, 18 miles, on Friday and was wiped out for the weekend. COuld only manage a short bike and run and swim, but yesterday I really felt recovered.

    My training partner keeps reminding me, only 5 weeks left! Sounds like you are putting in the miles, putting money in the bank; it will come back to you on 9 April for sure!

    Good luck with the training; go big this weekend!

    Laura
    Laura

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Sierra Foothills, CA
    Posts
    1,262
    RunningMommy,

    REST, REST, REST! Give your body the break it is clearly telling you it needs woman! Treat yourself to a massage, take some walks, or float in the pool... your bod will thank you and you will still do well at the IM! I wish I was near you; I'd go drag you to a spa or something! Okay, probably up camelback too; but heck, that'd be pretty easy for you! Just take care of yourself please

    knapplaura, I'm going to be at IMAZ to cheer Running Mommy on - I'd love to meet you while I'm there so maybe I can introduce myself on Saturday at the prerace thingy. Anyway, it would be great to meet you if possible (I'm gonna track down mommelisa too!).

    oops, gotta go, late for appt

    Trac'

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    172
    RM - ditto what everyone else has says. You've got your mileage in, you need to let your body rest. There is NOTHING wrong with a little extended taper. You don't want to try to push it now and end up hurt.

    The good thing, in my mind, is that you're in tune with your body and you realize what is going on. Now's the time to rest, eat, heal and prepare for the big party! You're so there, you're going to do GREAT!

 

 

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