Doctor Wu, I thought you said your goal was to pace me to a 3:40:59.

What do you all think about a two week taper? I didn't get a last long one in last weekend- I had to cut it short because of time. I ran 16 instead of the 20 I had planned. So, I could run 20 this sat. and then still have two weeks to taper? What are your thoughts? I've run 2- 20 milers this training.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kimmie:
What do you all think about a two week taper? I didn't get a last long one in last weekend- I had to cut it short because of time. I ran 16 instead of the 20 I had planned. So, I could run 20 this sat. and then still have two weeks to taper? What are your thoughts? I've run 2- 20 milers this training.

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How many 20's did you get in? Regardless, I'm of the opinion that "20" is simply a nice round number and 18 (or 16 in your case) can be just as effective.

I've run 3 marathons and always done a three week taper but this time my training has been weak. I've only done 2- 20 milers. I don't feel really sore from training but I'm having some issues with my achilles tendon which is one reason why my overall mileage has been low. I guess I just have to resist the urge to cram. I'm wondering if the mental boost from doing another 20 miler will be worth the physical cost. I've always heard that it's better to be undertrained than overtrained. I do have a time goal this one- 3:45, which is BQ for me and extremely aggressive.

I'll have to decide soon.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Kimmie:
I've always heard that it's better to be undertrained than overtrained. I do have a time goal this one- 3:45, which is BQ for me and extremely aggressive.

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It's better to be undertrained during the taper phase but overtrained for everything that comes before the taper.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by glenwood96:
Ran 13.1 (of NJ's 26.2) with Dean K. today. Finish time was 2:05 but they were definintely not even splits. It was an absolute blast and made me want to run Philly tomorrow!

How's everyone's taper going?<HR>

Good. Did my last double digit-run yesterday (12 miles). I'm doing just the opposite of most marathoners and I'm trying to drop a lot of weight before the race. I was 220 last weekend. I am 212 this weekend. I want to be below 205 for the race.

Did my last long run yesterday, finished strong and I'm feeling good. Can't believe it's only 2 weeks away....

I'm getting nerves.

The tri-cities marathon last Sunday absolutely trashed my Vastus Medialis on one side. A huge quartering headwind during the last 8 miles had everyone leaning about 30 degrees to the left and the result was a bit like running uphill on a steeply crowned road. I've just been giving it 100% rest and contrast baths in hopes it will recover by Richmond on Saturday the 11th.

I had been thinking about a fastest-time-for-2006 effort at Richmond prior to two slower efforts on Philly weekend. Now I'm thinking maybe 3:45 at Richmond.

Sorry to be talking about other marathons: I've got that tendency to think about marathon streaks. Just finishing Philly is the climax of this streak for me, and this streak is slightly harder than one I did a month ago, and really the biggest thing for me in 2006. Last streak: Portland (Oct1), Baker Lake 50K (Oct7), Victoria (Oct 8); this streak: Richmond (Nov11), JFK 50M (Nov18), Philly(Nov19), Seattle(Nov26).