This wek was my first official Taper Week of two weeks where I reduced my mileage to store up energy and have well rested and repaired legs for the Race June 10th.
Monday– Around the block run that just got done. Think I was coming down with something.
Wednesday– A windy run that reminded me; No matter how poorly I feel at the start of the run, I ALWAYS feel better at the end of one.
Sunday– My first real trail run of my taper week, and a great chance to hang out with my fellow trail runners whom are training for the Angel Island 25k on August 18th. many of them I’ve trained with in past years so it is enjoyable to catch up with them again.
Since I was doing a 75 minute max run, today’s 6.8 mile course was perfect. Some elevation, lots of single track and plenty of rocks to dance around. I was pleased that my mile splits got shorter and shorter the further I went. I found my rhythm once I crested the uphill, and each mile got easier. i have to admit though, in the downhill sections the 2 miles before the end, two of my female trail partners kept me motivating since I didn’t want to get “chicked”. Finished feeling good with plenty left in the tank.
Weekly total 18.2 miles
May Mileage total; 146 miles
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