The Taper. It's been two weeks of relatively light and easy runs. I decided against my last "long" run last week in an effort to allow my body to heal. Not content to believe it until I experienced it, I discovered first hand that Shingles is not strictly a grandpa's disease. I learned more than I wanted to know about the re-appearing chicken pox virus. Thankfully I had a very light case. My taper and plenty of rest has them already disappearing and me on the mend. Without fail the reduction in miles and hours of taper always plays tricks with my mental state. I feel like I might as well clunk an hour glass on my kitchen table filled with sands of my fitness. As each day passes by I watch the fitness fall through to the bottom of the glass. Logically I know this is not true...but I feel it every time. The upside of tapering is all of my aches, pains, and shingles have healed for the most part. I am heading into this marathon healthy and rested.
My speed and endurance never quite made it's way back from where I was this spring. But I am definitely ready to have an enjoyable race and still, hopefully, eek out a PR (faster than 3:47). Without being asked Darin, Ronda, and even my housemate Sean have offered to be there providing support and screamin' lungs to encourage. Before I even line up at the starting line I'm counting my blessings. Not only am I healthy and able to run this race in our green city, but I am so lucky to have patient and supportive friends witnessing and helping me finish.
3 comments:
Shingles is nasty...I had my fun with it 3 years ago...just plain sucks!
And I hate tapering as well :-)
But this is all behind you now..the weather is looking great, have fun and if things all click, reach out and grab that PR :-)
Hey Kris,
Have a great marathon. I'll be cheering you on too. Run smart and stick to your plan.....and have fun!
Can't wait to see you in action on Saturday! Your ready and revved up...spots and all!
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