Taper!!!!!!

[BamaEd1]

I finished my last long run for the Disney World Marathon today. I did my 20 miles:cool1: I am sooooo excited to be in taper mode because that means, we're close. I hope everyone had a great long run today.

[Sunshineminnie]

Bamae1,

Super cool and congrats on finishing 20!

I couldn't believe that this was the last week for the super long runs! I am truthfully a little freaked out by the taper. I know, I know, it's the way we do it. It just seems so weird not to have the BIG runs each week.

I hope that everyone has a fun and successful half, full or Goofy!

[JimB.]

Since I have volunteered to go shopping with the DW tomorrow, it will probably be a short 6-7 miler tomorrow and my last LR on monday. I have a course mapped out that goes way out into the boondocks I have wanting to try.

Ahhhh, to finally be getting "into the taper mode". It means the big weekend is just around the corner!!

[Duanerice]

I'm there. Did my 10 yesterday then 20 today. No stopping us now!

I now have a lot of time off work but not much running to do. Go figure!

enjoy,
Duane

[twoWDWfools]

Went thru my first taper in Aug. Kept thinking "I could swim 20 min, that's not walking right?" Or maybe just some weight work? Going to be harder with the cold weather. Time to get a good book.

Can't believe my first full is so close!!

[momof2minnies]

We are in the middle of a 3 day blizzard so all you southerners should feel blessed that you could get your run in.I made a decision to call my 18 miles my longest run.We have snow predicted all week here.That is the pits.I can't beat myself up about it though that will only make it worse so I move on from here.I hope to do 14 miles tomorrow but only time will tell, we will have about 20 inches before this is done.

Linda

[bubba73]

Taper??? What's that? I am planning a long walk/run today (if I don't get called into work) and then doing it again next week. Of course, I haven't followed anyone's structured training plan in order to prepare for the Half. I have been doing a lot of training and feel ready but I can't stop training. My mindset will not allow me. I will cut down the amount I do around New Year's Day but I have to keep moving.

Can't wait to see all of you!
Bryan

[laughinplace199]

Every time I see the word "taper" in a thread, I think of this:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f203/laughinplace/tapir-1.jpg


I guess it shows that although I'm a newbie as far as running and racing go, I've been to the zoo too many times to count. My DS7 is an animal lover and we go to our local zoo all the time to see the tapirs, as well as the other animals.

[dsnyfan21]

Yeah!!! As of today I am in TAPER!! (not tapir hehe)

I did my Half before the half today!! 13.10 miles. Now just doing my reg 4 miles 3 days a week and then a 6 miler and maybe an 8 miler thrown in on Long days!!

Tracy

[BamaEd1]

We are in the middle of a 3 day blizzard so all you southerners should feel blessed that you could get your run in.I made a decision to call my 18 miles my longest run.We have snow predicted all week here.That is the pits.I can't beat myself up about it though that will only make it worse so I move on from here.I hope to do 14 miles tomorrow but only time will tell, we will have about 20 inches before this is done.

Linda

I did my long run last Saturday, 12/20/08. It was 73 when I got done. Supposed to hit 80 this weekend. Of course it went down to 21 last night. Everyone here has some type of sinus issues because our weather won't stay warm, cold, or in the middle somewhere. I can handle any of it but just pick one for pete's sake!!!!!!

[momof2minnies]

Thanks Ed rub it in-HA!HA! 73-80,OK 21 is tough but at least you get a break.Right now it is freezing rain on top of all that snow.I live here why? I ask myself all the time. Orlando here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

[BamaEd1]

Thanks Ed rub it in-HA!HA! 73-80,OK 21 is tough but at least you get a break.Right now it is freezing rain on top of all that snow.I live here why? I ask myself all the time. Orlando here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

I have lived in Worchester, MA. I live here because I lived there!!!!!!

[goofyguy1958]

I have lived in Worchester, MA. I live here because I lived there!!!!!!

Some day I hope to be able to say the same thing Ed. Took the dog out for her morning constitutional and fell on my constitution within 2 steps. I HATE WINTER!!!!!!!!! Can someone please convince my DW it is time to move to FL?

[Cruella de mom]

I am so jealous of all of you in taper!!!

Because of silly lung infections, I am behind on my training and won't get my final run in until Sunday afternoon. At least I got the ok to continue training! It was touch and go there for a while.

Today I am off for a quick little maintenance run. Friday, I am getting new shoes from a family friend who owns a running store in Tennessee. I will do one maintenance run in the new shoes and then my 20 miler on Sunday. I know, living dangerous!

Have a very Merry and peaceful Christmas everyone!

Cecilia