Penrose State Forest |
It was very enjoyable, though short, running along some logging roads through the pine plantation in the cool and sunny early morning. I felt good and could have gone further, so was happy that I’m on track with my taper. I’m following half of my usual taper recommendation. Instead of 75% of distance and intensity two weeks out from the marathon and 50% of distance and intensity one week out, I’m just doing the second part.
Penrose State Forest |
Not only did this morning’s run feel comfortable, but my right Achilles and knee injuries are only minimally painful, though I’m still nursing both. One benefit of this taper week is that both injuries have a chance to mend a little.
For my tapers, I still like to maintain the same routine and will run each day from here up until the marathon on Sunday, just less. Keeping everything the same as usual helps keep the body’s functions normal, including eating patterns, and I think that helps mentally.
I arrived in Melbourne in the late afternoon and plan on an easy 15km run tomorrow morning, my last run of any consequence for the week. After that, just an easy 5km per day up until the race.