Subject: Advice on rest or taper before sprint in 2 weeks I have a race on Labor day weekend (Sunday ) and don't know exactly how much if any to ramp down my training for the race ? While the race is a short sprint 1/2S, 10B, 4.5R ) , it is a difficult one as it is very hilly on the bike and run. My current training (see calender view ) is consistent but not overly aggressive by any means. I feel pretty stiff every mornings but get it worked out and feel good by the after noon which allows me to train after work. The stiffness is mostly in and around my ham strings, just above my knees and calves with very slight shoulder stiffness, which is what I would expect from the training that I am currently doing. So my question is, should I take a couple of days off before the race or simply scale back the amount of time I am spending training? I really want to do well in this race as it was my first one ever last year at this same time. Thanks |