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kylie posted 1 year ago.
Sounds like you have your bases covered... main thing I'd add is sleep as much as you can :) And be careful of your calorie intake now that training is less.
GOOD LUCK!!! :)
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RV posted 1 year ago.
Definitely stick with what your program specifies. I would expect that there are some short race pace intervals in there but short durations.
Trust in your training - can't add anymore fitness now.
RV
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
Oooh I thought of another! Stay off your feet as much as possible. Yes, you will suddenly have more time since training less. But spending 3 hours on your feet cleaning or hunched over working in the yard or whatever takes a toll on your body just like training, and can leave you whole other kinds of sore! Promise the wife/family/roommates that you'll be happy to get a bunch of chorework done in your recovery phase after the race.
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Today begins my two week taper to Chesapeakeman. I ran the Philly Distance Run yesterday and was able to finish in 1:25 with my heart rate in the 140's for the majority of the race. I was able to do this 2 days after a 4.5 hour bike/45 minute run workout. That helped boost my confidence in my fitness level but I have found that I have been extremely tense the last week and it has continued into today. I understand that that should be a normal emotion leading up to an IM but this amount of nervous energy is ridiculous.
Any advice for a 1st timer would be greatly appreciated. I know to take it very easy the next two weeks, and not give in to going longer or faster than the program calls for. I am also planning on packing early in the week and checking my things multiple times. I will be getting new tires and chain this week and having my bike double checked at the LBS.