9/2/11
10 miles / 1:31 / 9:06 avg pace
Last week I practically jumped out of bed to run my 22-miler. Today I re-set my phone for an additional 15 minutes of sleep (something I never do) and could barely muster any enthusiasm to run my last long run. “Taper time” makes me lazy. I hate holding back, watching my pace, and cutting out miles. It seems that all that holding back demotivates me in the process. Thankfully, I only have 1 more week to go.
Of course today I decide to carry my camera with me and it’s cloudy. Right at this exact spot you can usually see the most amazing sunrise.
And what would a long run be without post-run pictures? Thumbs up for a successful training cycle!
And then a normal picture.
I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!
Any good long runs or races this weekend?
Do you get lazy during “taper time”?
I feel like I get more lazy immediately AFTER a race. Taper time is pretty intense with thinking about the race, but after the race is done, I get slow and lazy. 😛
Hmm, I’ve only tapered twice, so I’ll have to see how it goes this time around! So excited for you for next weekend!
Funny that you blogged about this. Go check out my blog post today! 🙂
i’m visiting my parents in atlanta so i’ll be running all weekend in their super hilly neighborhood…but no races.
your running route does look so pretty…clouds or not. can’t believe you are soooo close!
Hey, it is kind of good that it makes you lazy because you are suppose to relax for tapers sounds like your body is telling you something!! rest up!
I think I get crazy during taper! Obsessing over phantom injuries and always wondering if I should be doing more. I guess I could benefit from being more lazy during taper to help me relax!
Hope you have a good long weekend 🙂
Sorry, I’m new to your blog…just wondering if you switch up your routes during taper to make things a little more interesting? Whenever I get in rut, taper or not, I find that usually helps keep me motivated.
My long run yesterday was 7 miles, good for me. Today is all about relaxing and enjoying the long weekend! Hope you’re doing the same!
Oh, taper. I certainly know the feeling. Its okay…it will be totally worth it! So excited for you to race!
I used to hit the snooze button a lot. The new alarm clock, I can’t seem to snooze. Mainly b/c it’s Lili crying for a diaper change + a feeding. I seriously feel like you just started training for this race… Gosh, was the NJ marathon really 4 months ago? Crazy how the months just seem to fly by. It’ll be new year’s before we know it… It’s the BERS. ;o)
I know. I can’t believe it’s the BERS already. I love that phrase, btw!