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.
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Holy mackerel, Batman! 20 miles!?!?!? :bolt: That's unbelievable! I'm just trying to get to a place where mentally and physically I can tackle the 4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Swim!! (The added pleasure of swimming through diesel makes it a particularly attractive event...)
I also just realized that I will be on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas just as my taper is coming into the homestretch. While it will be easy to lie out in the sun, it will be REALLY HARD to resist signing up for the 6 hour kayak around Freeport (rated "strenous" for activity!) Arrgggghhhh!!!:frustrated:
Holy mackerel, Batman! 20 miles!?!?!? :bolt: That's unbelievable! I'm just trying to get to a place where mentally and physically I can tackle the 4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Swim!! (The added pleasure of swimming through diesel makes it a particularly attractive event...)
I also just realized that I will be on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas just as my taper is coming into the homestretch. While it will be easy to lie out in the sun, it will be REALLY HARD to resist signing up for the 6 hour kayak around Freeport (rated "strenous" for activity!) Arrgggghhhh!!!:frustrated:
