MCM Mama Runs

MCM Mama Runs for Beer and Bling

  • Home
  • About MCM Mama
  • Racing the U.S.A.
  • Tuesdays on the Run
  • VA/MD/DC Blogs
  • I Heart Craft Beer
  • Disclosure
You are here: Home / Blue Ridge Marathon / Is this taper madness?

Is this taper madness?

April 12, 2012 by MCM Mama 11 Comments

This has been a really weird “training cycle” for me.  I use “training” loosely as I haven’t actually followed a plan.  I knew loosely what I wanted to accomplish as far as long runs went, but I was pretty laid back about it. So laid back in fact, that I never really planned things on a calendar and suddenly I’m just 9 days out from the race.

How did that happen?  I was planning 13 miles today, but I’ve decided that with my crabby calf, I’m not going to risk it.  I’m going to put in a nice easy 8 or so and call it good.  But that means my last long run (all 12 miles of it) will be three weeks out from the race.  Who tapers for three weeks for a half marathon?  Sheesh!

The funny part is that I’m really unconcerned.  I’m not shooting to PR and there’s a wicked hill in the first half that could tear my calf up (going up or down, I have trouble with both).  Whatever.  It’ll work out.  Or I’ll have a really long walk.

What am I concerned  about?

  • Finishing my filing today.
  • Coordinating kid pick up next Friday when I’m out of town.
  • Whether my new Skirt Sports skirt will arrive in time (why yes, I have drunk the water.)
  • Which pair of Vibrams I’m going to wear (still kind of freaking out at the thought of running a half in them.)

What am I excited about?

  • Seeing T again.
  • My first night away from the boys AND my husband in 10 years (yeah, that’s a long time coming.)
  • Meeting Rene.
  • Meeting any other bloggers that are heading down to the Blue Ridge Marathon/Half Marathon.  (Email me at mom2shoo at gmail.com if you are going to be there.  Oh, and it looks like you can still sign up…  You know you want to meet me LOL.)

I think this tapering is messing with my brain.

Follow on Bloglovin follow us in feedly

More from my site

  • Crack smokin’ Garmin, brick legs, and the zooCrack smokin’ Garmin, brick legs, and the zoo
  • Which Athletes Inspire YOU?Which Athletes Inspire YOU?
  • Skirt Sports Sewing Room: Pick your favorite!Skirt Sports Sewing Room: Pick your favorite!
  • Wordless? Not me.Wordless? Not me.
  • I heart cold weather running!I heart cold weather running!

Filed Under: Blue Ridge Marathon, half marathons, taper

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Indi says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Guess they don’t call it taper madness for no reason huh?! Focus on the things you are looking forward to and have fun race day and you’ll great!!! Good Luck!

    Reply
  2. Rene' Whiteley says

    April 12, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I am definitely getting a bit nervous for that hill, but I am glad it is in the beginning. I can’t wait to see you!

    Reply
  3. Emz says

    April 12, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Yay for drinking the water. So funny. It seems like 90% of the things I say “I’d never” to…..ya, I do them.

    Reply
  4. Travel Spot says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Taper is weird. I think you are going to be fine though. Get the things done that you need to get done (and the clothes that you NEED to have!) and you will feel fine! I can’t believe you are running in the vibrams, although I have seen quite a few people do it, so I know its possible. I still am amazed though!

    Reply
  5. PavementRunner says

    April 12, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Could be… throw in a little anxiousness and you might be ready to enter the taper madness asylum. Don’t worry, It just means you are ready to run and trying to keep yourself busy. What’s that saying about idle hands… they need one about idle legs. Trust in your training and have a great race.

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Your legs are going to be nice and fresh come race day. Hopefully that will help with that hill in the first half!

    Reply
  7. Andrea says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Great attitude to not be concerned. It sounds like you are being smart!

    Reply
  8. Char says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Tapering would be fine if we could switch our brains off. Good luck with the race. I’ll be looking forward to reading the race report.

    Reply
  9. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Sounds like you’re better off not pushing that calf. Hopefully the extra rest will do it some good!

    Reply
  10. Emily @ runningmyliferace says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I think I have tapered three weeks before each of my half marathons, and completely by accident too! The first one, I just got busy and didn’t do my last long run two weeks before. The second one, I had an injury/shoe issue and ended up not training very much and for my third half marathon, we made big changes at work and I just didn’t have energy to train like I wanted to. All that aside, I have finished each race with-in 5 minutes of each other! Good luck and have fun on your race!

    Reply
  11. Miz says

    April 13, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Im so excited for you and, if youre anything like I am, one night will be enough 🙂

    Reply
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

New_Holland_podium

Who is MCM Mama?
A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath.

Get email updates!

Sign up to get new blog posts sent to your inbox!

Recent Posts

  • Kicking Off 2021 with a Big Ole Cup of Coffee
  • Last Coffee Date of 2020
  • Seed Probiotics: a science based approach
  • November definitely needs more coffee
  • October Visit to the Runfessional: Exhaustion
  • Meeting up for Virtual Coffee
  • September Runfessions: Getting Ready to Run ALL the Miles
  • Give me ALL the coffee, please!

Like Us On Facebook

Archives

Virginia Bloggers Badge
Vote For Us @ Top Mommy Blogs
The DC Ladies
​

A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath. Read More…

Kicking Off 2021 with a Big Ole Cup of Coffee

Kicking Off 2021 with a Big Ole Cup of Coffee

I’m not one to stay up super late on NYE, but ironically, last night I was up late thanks to insomnia. Thank you 2020 for one last kick in the teeth. So, I’m up a bit later than normal and sucking down caffeine like it’s my job. Seems appropriate to hook up with Deb and […]

Copyright © 2021 · MCM Mama Runs on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in