Tapering for C race?
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thesonicson posted 39 weeks ago.
I don't see the need as your total race time will be less than a likely Saturday training session.
Have fun!
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derek5 posted 39 weeks ago.
c races = fun. That is a definition of a c race. No need to taper.
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Anton posted 39 weeks ago.
No need to taper. But, you will be missing a long run and your race is only a sprint...so get out for your long run in the afternoon!
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dollfin04 posted 39 weeks ago.
I have no helpful input on tapering, but I just had to say that I'm totally jealous you have races to taper for already!
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Carlos Mx posted 39 weeks ago.
Anton wrote:
No need to taper. But, you will be missing a long run and your race is only a sprint...so get out for your long run in the afternoon!
This is sound advice!
Thank you all.
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TriSooner posted 39 weeks ago.
Carlos Mx wrote:
This is sound advice!
And if you want to be That Guy, when you finish, go back out for more running, but be sure to go back out on the course running against traffic, wearing your bib, and going really slowly to make sure everyone sees that you are finished but on your recovery run. And for added effect, be sure to tell everyone still on the course that they look great! :)
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jsk85 posted 39 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Carlos Mx wrote:This is sound advice!And if you want to be That Guy, when you finish, go back out for more running, but be sure to go back out on the course running against traffic, wearing your bib, and going really slowly to make sure everyone sees that you are finished but on your recovery run. And for added effect, be sure to tell everyone still on the course that they look great! :)
I always have the urge to push THAT GUY down and strangle him....usually just a passing thought though
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dollfin04 posted 39 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Carlos Mx wrote:This is sound advice!And if you want to be That Guy, when you finish, go back out for more running, but be sure to go back out on the course running against traffic, wearing your bib, and going really slowly to make sure everyone sees that you are finished but on your recovery run. And for added effect, be sure to tell everyone still on the course that they look great! :)
LOL
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jwillia852 posted 39 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Carlos Mx wrote:This is sound advice!And if you want to be That Guy, when you finish, go back out for more running, but be sure to go back out on the course running against traffic, wearing your bib, and going really slowly to make sure everyone sees that you are finished but on your recovery run. And for added effect, be sure to tell everyone still on the course that they look great! :)
That happened at my first race. At first I thought he was a volunteer, then I realized he was just a douche bag.
But yah, be that guy, everyone loves that guy.
Jeff
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mdd posted 39 weeks ago.
Carlos Mx wrote:
I'm on the 11th week of training for my A race in May. I couldn't help registering for the first race of the season: a sprint triathlon next Saturday. My weekly load is 12-13 hours a week. Should I do some tapering or should I jump into it instead of my Saturday long run? I should actually finish in less time than the long run...lol
Do both the long run and the race.
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beads1985 posted 39 weeks ago.
Do the sprint and then when you get home don't change and do your long run.
'Nothing to it, but to do it!'
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Carlos Mx posted 39 weeks ago.
I've made up my mind: I will not taper, but I will do my long run on Sunday, instead of my long ride.
To be "that guy" I would have to finish in the first group so that everyone can see that I am on my recovery run, while they are not yet finished. Sadly, it won't happen this time. At least I can blame it on the lack of tapering.
I'm on the 11th week of training for my A race in May. I couldn't help registering for the first race of the season: a sprint triathlon next Saturday. My weekly load is 12-13 hours a week. Should I do some tapering or should I jump into it instead of my Saturday long run? I should actually finish in less time than the long run...lol