I find it hard to write a post solely on 1 topic these days. It seems my head is bouncing back and forth. It’s going to be a long 3 week taper…bear with me 
5 days in-a-row or 52 miles
I generally never run 5 consecutive days. I had to be a little creative with getting all my runs in this week so I ended up with running 5 days in-a-row. I didn’t really realize it until the 5th day, which called for 11 miles with 9 at MP. My legs felt like lead the entire time and MP felt difficult. I couldn’t figure out why until it dawned on me that I ran 52 miles in the last 5 days. No shit my legs are tired. Funny how we can miss the little details.
So my grand plans for hitting 50 miles this week were foiled. Thursday was a much needed rest day and this morning I ran 4 easy miles to be on the safe side. I have 15 tomorrow that I hope to do at MP.
Does all this matter? No. I had a great training cycle and I’m healthy going into the taper. That’s what matters.
Can I freeze time?
I was excited for Boston for so long (or I guess I should say waited for Boston for so long); I’m already a little sad that time is passing so quickly. These next 3 weeks will fly by and before I know it, it’ll all be over. I am going to savor these last few weeks and enjoy each and every mile.
My new love: Oiselle Distance Shorts
Umm, these are awesome. It’s like running without shorts on (that’s the more accurate way I can describe it). The length is perfect, the fit is perfect, they don’t bunch, they don’t chafe. They are perfect. Once I get another long run in them, they will be my marathon shorts.
They run a little big. I have 2 Oiselle tops – a jacket and a long-sleeved T – that run small (I normally wear a small but have a medium in these items). I initially got a size medium thinking they would run small and the mediums were too big. The small fits great (sidenote: if you want to gauge what size to buy I wear a small in the Nike tempo shorts).
Shout-outs
My sister is running the OD Marathon on Sunday! Karyn, you WILL do great. We’ll see you at the halfway point and finish! Run strong!!!
Good luck to Beth who is running her first ultra on Saturday!
Got a favorite pair of running shorts to rave about?
I love love love love LOVE me some Sally and Oiselle.
love.
i have serious issues with shorts. i just can’t seem to find any that i like that aren’t cycling style spandex and glued to my skin (the other kinds always seem to ride up and i feel like i am actually wearing no shorts). maybe my body just isn’t built for non-spandex shorts. i’ve never been a huge shorts person generally – but all those lightweight flowy shorts in fun colors look so great! maybe i’ll check those out.
yay taper!!!!! and YES – i can say as someone who has been struggling with one stupid injury after the next that being healthy is way more important. 🙂
Thanks for the shout-out, Kristy! I am so excited plus a little scared–will let you know how it goes. Good luck to Karyn, too!
Lately my favorite shorts are Brooks epiphany shorts. The length is good and the fabric is nice and light.
I was looking at 100 mile training and lots of people try to do 100 miles in 3 days as a peak training week. I can’t even imagine how your legs feel after that!
Those shorts are really cute! I need more shorts, so I might have to check them out!
I wear capris in 30 degree weather and capris in 80 degree weather. I fall too often to wear running shorts – I always end up with bloody knees 🙂
And yes, we do need to connect for a run soon! We get back to Philly on Sunday night so I’ll send a note next week.
Very nice job this week! Running so many days in a row when you’re used to a rest day thrown in is no easy task.
Boston is definitely an experience to savor. I always describe it to my friends as the Super Bowl of marathons. Some folks are lucky enough to go more than once, but going in, you have to treat it like a once-in-a-lifetime event. That means enjoying and celebrating every minute of it.
And good luck to your sister this weekend!
I am so sad this training cycle is almost over. When I qualified for Boston, I felt like Boston was so far away and now I wish it was at least a few months further, I don’t want my first time to be over. 🙂
Those are cute shorts, I have never tried them.
Fave shorts = toss up between the Oiselle distance, lori, and roga shorts! Probably like the distance shorts the best because of all the pockets.
Good job listening to your body and taking a step back to see the bigger picture! your training has been going SO GREAT, you are going to kill it at Boston!
I remember how fast time flew around the race, I mean I can’t believe it was a YEAR ago now! Enjoy every second leading up to it and during that weekend, I know you will <3
major congrats on a great injury free training cycle!!! i hope boston is just a great!
those shorts look awesome. i love the lulu speed shorts but i love running shorts with the really lightweight fabric and it sounds like these have that.
52 miles in 5 days? rock star!
Those shorts are really cute! I’m in the mood to BUY lots of running stuff since I can’t actually RUN so maybe I’ll get some.
Definitely enjoy this time!!
I need to find some good shorts, I don’t like any of mine, they all chafe. Only my running skirts really work for me. 52 miles in 5 days is insane!
I can’t believe we are almost there…Boston in three weeks. So exciting. Congrats on getting this far injury free. Yes, it went fast for me too. Happy to read more of your blog. I should have known that Dorothy’s blog would be the place to find some great new blogs to read. 🙂
When it comes to shorts, I’m a nike girl : )
I’ve been thinking about trying those shorts – just hate buying without trying – very glad to hear your opinion!
Taper time!! Vent away – that’s what blogging is all about – and it sounds like you are in good company!
Kathy – check your local running store – they might carry Oiselle (ours does) so you can try them! 🙂
So glad your training has gone so well…and don’t worry, I’m sure this won’t be your only time running Boston 🙂
Love the shorts – I think I might just need to go shopping with you sometime!
So glad to find this review, was planning on purchasing these soon and am excited to hear that they perform so well!