I really haven't thought the so-called taper madness was hitting me. In fact, rather than itching to run like everyone else seems to be, I have been avoiding it like the plague. I think it is some subconsious thing about wanting to conserve as much energy as possible. Maybe taper madness is different for some people?Some things I have experienced:
- thought I was getting sick all day, throat congested, a lot of throat clearing. CRAP.
- Lots o' GI issues the last two days. MAYBE IT IS THE BORSCHT?
- Missed my turn for a store, realized 4 blocks later. OH WELL.
- Got to the store and realized it wasn't the store I meant to go to. DUH!
- Fell off the porch. Yes, I was putting up a cool spider web and spider (similar to this picture but the spider is actually a blow up one powered by a motor.) I stepped back to admire my work and thought I was stepping on the sidewalk but it was the ground. I fell, and somehow landed on hands and knees back on the sidewalk. I have one skinned knee and two very sore palms. I'm pretty sure the palms are not meant to take the brunt of your weight on concrete. OUCH.
I put on the running clothes, including a bright lime green shirt for visibility. P.I.T.A.-girl did really great after a couple initial stops. I was really proud of her. It did occur to me that we might have slightly resembled the grinch and that little doggy as she was hauling my butt up a hill at one point!! It was dark and misting and cool. What a great run with my little companion. She LOVED it. We will definitely do more.I don't know if I'm ready or not, but it's too late to do anything about it. I'm just going to enjoy this race and see where the training takes me. Tomorrow, PT guy is taping my feet and I'm going to pick up my packet. Almost there now.....
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Ooooh, you're so close!! Woo hoo!!!
I am feeling bummed because this Sunday would have been my HM, but we chose to go on a rare vacation instead. I will just have to live through you, I guess. ;-)
A motorized spider??? Don't tell The Man he's gonna want one too.
And Borscht... Too funny!
Best wishes on the race...
I haven't done squat since Monday and feel the same way (not sure if I'm ready).
I suggest we go out there and just HAVE FUN!!
Thanks for all your nice comments on our blogs - and I wanted to wish you all the best for your Marathon tomorrow; I can't wait to read how you did! Good luck, hang in there, and keep on going! I'll be thinking about you (Jenny is running a race, too, and it's my 41st birthday, so it's a big day!)
Nancy, good luck on your race! You've been working hard for this. I can't wait to hear your report!
Have a great run. When you are a runner, the hands are the perfect place to land in a fall :-) I know. I tore mine up pretty good before my second to las tri! Love the image of the Grinch and the little dog.
Have fun this weekend!
Good Luck and Congratulations on making it to the start line (often the hardest part).
You already did it. Now take the victory lap.
oh that's a funny pic of you and the dog. I agree, I was so worried about conserving enegry this week, it just zapped the fun. But you know what...it's here now! wohoo, good luck, may the winds be with you and the force and whatever else you may need to finish.
Good luck this weekend! You've done the work now you're ready to run! I am so excited for you.
Too funny about what you did this week. Sounds like my 2 weeks of taper. I was very forgetful/scatterbrained I didn't fall off the front porch but I did nearly break my foot tripping over random cords and my cat!
Counting the minutes now. How exciting!!! no matter what happens enjoy the race. You have worked for it and you will rock it.
We will all be cheering you on!!
Also, you must post PICTURES :)
Tapering is different for everyone -- personally, I love the taper. I like the decrease in miles and the easy up of the training, but the anxiety about race day can be hard to deal with.
I think you'll do great, so good luck!
Yay Nancy! You've made it this far and you're going to do great! I can't wait to read the race report =)
I'm super paranoid about getting sick too. Feel like I've been fighting something all week. Just take it easy and you'll be fine.
Woohoo, can't wait to read all about it!! You will do great!
And I just wanted to thank you for all the time you always take in stopping by and commenting with tips and things. I really do appreciate it :)
Funny, I just decided this morning that I must have a cold...
Sounds like taper madness to me. When i was tapering, I did not "itch" to run like those others. Heck no. I thought it better to conserve energy. ha ha.
GOOD LUCK tomorrow. I can't wait to hear about it.
Had to laugh at the Grinch image!!!!! :)
I cant wait to read your race report, Nancy....you are going to ROCK!
Nitmos said it. You've done the hard part and now it's time to enjoy your day.
Run Strong, Run Happy!
You are ready. Please don't pull a Bill and question everything you have done for all these weeks.. Just know that all the hard work will pay off. I'll be thinking about you and am looking forward to reading your race report.
OMG what is wrong with me?!?! I have been so sidetracked with stupid projects that I forgot to wish some of my most fav peeps a good luck. Now fixed . . .
GOOD LUCK NANCY!!!! You will do AWESOME!! I know it!! I'm super excited for you! I'm going to see if I can stalk you too :P You know I'll be there tracking your every move if they have runner tracking LOL
Hope it's a great race! I loved your bullet points on your previous post. You have accomplished so much!
And thanks for all the well wishes for Sophie. I think she's finally turning a corner.
Looking forward to reading your race report....
Nancy, best wishes for an excellent first half marathon! One word of advice, watch out for that uneven pavement! Have a wonderful time and enjoy every minute of it.
Good luck. Looking forward to your race report.
It is NEVER the borscht. Can't wait to hear about it.
Ah! You are so going to rock this thing!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!
Nancy, good luck! I thought your race was next week for some reason. You can do this! I'll be waiting for the report.
I really, really hope that your HM is tomorrow and not today because I'd feel like a real dork if I were a day late. Hopefully, since you commented this morning I'm not late.
Good luck tomorrow, you'll do great. And if you don't know if you are ready or not then you are feeling exactly like everyone else.
Taper madness is defintely different for everyone and it varies from race to race also, I think.
Can't wait for the race report...
Hey, wait a minute, according to your timer your race starts tomorrow at 10:10? Wow, I want that starting time.
Good luck with your halfer tomorrow and I look forward to reading your thoughts on the race.
And look, two big races in less than two weeks! Fun, fun, fun...
Nancy, I know you had your focus on the full this time around but I have no doubt you are going to blow the half away today. You have been training so hard and have more heart than anyone I know. Grab your club and go get 'em girl!
hmmm a bit late to the party :-( hope you had? or are having today a great RUN....
Look forward to ur report!!! & some Pics tooo :-)
hmmm, this nemesis talk is serious business.
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