tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post142297305431094547..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: UntaperingThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-46103804098698839732014-04-04T17:56:42.866+01:002014-04-04T17:56:42.866+01:00In Scott Jurek's book he talks about still run...In Scott Jurek's book he talks about still running pretty intently in the days running up to big races, even running through serious injuries rather than resting and then still winning. You don't even have an injury so it you should be good to go :-)<br /><br />Best of luck.Robert Osfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960356368117573952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-71694865854398161072014-04-04T07:56:36.858+01:002014-04-04T07:56:36.858+01:00Same here. I like an easy running day prior to a n...Same here. I like an easy running day prior to a normal race with a one to two week taper prior to an important race. Deek never tapered for his many wins and CRs on the US road circuit. Good luck at Connemara.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-10570270504984910072014-04-03T09:56:34.962+01:002014-04-03T09:56:34.962+01:00I haven't given the bag-drops much thought yet...I haven't given the bag-drops much thought yet, probably drop a bag with a sports drink and 2 gels at miles 10, 20 and 30, but be prepared that I might not actually get to them (especially at 30 - funny things can and do happen to the drop bags when the half-marathoners are passing by)Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-53602706622034647732014-04-03T08:15:38.407+01:002014-04-03T08:15:38.407+01:00I'm of the same mindset when it comes to a tap...I'm of the same mindset when it comes to a taper, I've tried them all & the shorter one of a week or little less seems to suit me best. This time unfortunately it's been one of those forced tapers, the last month was a bit of a disaster with ankle & IT band issues. Seems ok now thank god but the hills of Connemara will soon find any weakness I have. Hope the rest of the week goes well. You seem to be in pretty good form & I think this race will reflect that. I'll See you Sunday morning.The underdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798689508518527465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-25897598156314145512014-04-02T21:37:07.559+01:002014-04-02T21:37:07.559+01:00Yeah, I think I may have overcooked the tapering b...Yeah, I think I may have overcooked the tapering but legs feeling nice & springy; pulse did seem a bit fast after ascending a flight of stairs earlier though - worrying; should be about/at least 20 minutes behind you all the way through the run...what are your thoughts this year on bag-drop positioning? g luck, Andrewcaninemarathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358384475210404573noreply@blogger.com