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It’s Taper Time

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Today officially starts my taper for the marathon. . . less than 2 weeks to go!

I am doing a two week taper for the Mayor’s Marthon. I know most plans have you taper for 3 weeks, but over my years of running competatively, I’ve found that I actually perform better with a shorter taper. To me, it feels like my body gets in too much of a relaxed mode otherwise before the big day. Plus, my body is used to doing quite a bit of running.

It worked last year, so I hope it works again this time!


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I took it pretty easy on today’s run since I was still sore from my 22-miler on Saturday. My thutt (thigh + butt) muscles are especially sore!

Distance: 6 miles

Time: 54 minutes

As soon as I got back, I quickly made breakfast because I didn’t have anything to eat before heading out.

The last rhubarb muffin + Green Monster protein smoothie.


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A recap on last week’s mileage:

Monday: 7 miles + 30 minutes of weight lifting

Tuesday: 10 miles with 7 miles at marathon pace

Wednesday: 10 miles + 30 minutes of weight lifting

Thursday: 6 miles + 60 minutes of yoga

Friday: 5 miles

Saturday: 22 miles

Sunday: off

Weekly total: 60 miles

This week I am planning on running about 35 miles.

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Question

How long do you taper for your races?

My Husband the Model

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It was almost 8:00 a.m. before I got out of bed this morning! :) I am going to miss getting adequate sleep once school starts up again.

When I got up, I did a few things around the apartment, then had a piece of toast: half with almond butter, half with peanut butter, and half of a banana.


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Then at 9:00 a.m., Craig and I headed to our favorite coffee shop–Kaladi Brothers Coffee–to enjoy some coffee and time together.


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What some of you may not know is that my husband is currently in the running for America’s Next Top Model.

What do you think? Does he have a chance?


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Work it, Craig! Work it!


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When we got back home, I headed out for a run, while Craig ran some errands.

I wanted to run 10 miles today, but I wasn’t feeling quite as good as I did the other day, and my stomach started to hurt pretty badly after 45 minutes because I was hungry, so I had to cut the run short.

However, I did complete 8 miles in 1:10; I was pleased about that. And it was about 23 degrees today–once again, twice as warm as yesterday! It was actually quite bearable out there.

To get some calories into my system quickly, I had about 6 oz. of Gatorade.


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I then made myself a Green Monster Protein Smoothie, which was much needed. I also snacked on some pretzels.


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We are now off for a snowmobiling (or “snow-machining” as it is known in Alaska) adventure. Pray that I don’t freeze my tussie off!!

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Question

Is there an item that is called something different where you live?

For example, in Minnesota, where I grew up, we called “one-dish-meals” hotdishes, whereas most other areas of the country call them casseroles.