I've been attempting to do some reasonable 10 day-2 week taper for an upcoming meet. Perhaps this is unusual for a sprinter, but I've found I hate tapering. I'm not terribly good at sticking to a taper plan. I feel more unfit each passing day. I just want to get back to my usual workouts and cross training ...
On top of this general angst, a tri friend told me today that tapering makes you b*tchy. :bitching: I've read this in running books too. Seems somewhat true for me, unfortunately for my family.
Anyone else hate tapering or is it just me?!
Having said this, I'm sure I'll have fun at the meet.
Hey Taper-Haters!
I too will be starting a 3 week taper on Wednesday after my "long" swim (1.5 miles). I've done some half-a**ed tapers in the past, but I'm actully trying to stick to a planned one this time for my 1.4 miler on Sept 8. I am fairly new to tapering, and I know the mantra tends to be keep up the intensity but shorten the mileage and increase the interval between workouts to reduce volume. How strict should I be when resting? Can I hop on an exercise bike for 30 minutes to keep from going totally bonkers, or should I be joining Fort in b**tchy land? :D Thanks!!
No biking, if you're serious! Otherwise it will be half-a**ed. You'll just have to put up with the b*tchies. They'll go away quickly when you swim fast.
Stud:
Prolo jabs are to the shoulder, not the guns. You're just jealous because you never lift weights!
Thanks Dana! I'm a fan of July and August meets. I can breathe during those months. Plus, I love the muppets' pool. And, uh, you're pretty fast yourself. Two big meets in two weekends with a slew of PBs. Very impressive!
Hey Taper-Haters!
I too will be starting a 3 week taper on Wednesday after my "long" swim (1.5 miles). I've done some half-a**ed tapers in the past, but I'm actully trying to stick to a planned one this time for my 1.4 miler on Sept 8. I am fairly new to tapering, and I know the mantra tends to be keep up the intensity but shorten the mileage and increase the interval between workouts to reduce volume. How strict should I be when resting? Can I hop on an exercise bike for 30 minutes to keep from going totally bonkers, or should I be joining Fort in b**tchy land? :D Thanks!!
No biking, if you're serious! Otherwise it will be half-a**ed. You'll just have to put up with the b*tchies. They'll go away quickly when you swim fast.
Stud:
Prolo jabs are to the shoulder, not the guns. You're just jealous because you never lift weights!
Thanks Dana! I'm a fan of July and August meets. I can breathe during those months. Plus, I love the muppets' pool. And, uh, you're pretty fast yourself. Two big meets in two weekends with a slew of PBs. Very impressive!
