We're in the last two, very hard, weeks of training before we start a 3 week taper. This week and next, our mileage will be high and the workouts tough. And, we may just be a bit tired of the whole training thing...physically and mentally.
So I thought of a few things to think about. Of course, there is the standard training rants:
Run easy/slow in all other runs, sleep as much as you can, eat well and often, stay hydrated, cut back on alcohol (it dehydrates you and increases your recovery time between hard workouts), cut back on caffeinated drinks (you need your sleep!), blah, blah, blah.
Here's some other stuff to think about:
- Check the BAA web-site often...they've got to post your bib number soon!
- Spend a lot of time wondering if you did the right training. It won't help any but it keeps your mind off your sore legs
- Around the end of the month, start talking incessantly about the marathon to your co-workers. In a short time, they'll be sick hearing about it and avoid you. You won't want anyone around you during the last week anyway as they might make you sick ;)
Okay...the floor is open. Feel free to comment ;)
Cheers,
-j
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