Subject: RE: Having to work to pay for triathlon MechEChick - 2012-07-12 11:32 AM My first Ironman, The Vineman, is in just over two weeks. This is my first week of taper and I am getting very worried. Work has completely taken over my life this week and I have been unable to do more than a few shorter super early morning workouts. I have commitments for lunch so I can’t even use that time for workouts like I normally do. I have done pretty well with training until last week. I’ve hit all my long workouts, but this week it just isn’t happening. I will have some time for a long run this weekend, but will be out of town without my bike. Is there anything else I should be doing or should I just try not to stress? What would you do? Sounds like an excellent taper plan. Do your work. Show them how wonderful you are. You'll need some points in the bank for recovery week when you're limping around the office. Otherwise, quit worrying. Your training is done, "I’ve hit all my long workouts". Tapering is about getting fully rested. "Zero days" are fine. You could even skip the long run this weekend and you'll be fine. HTFU! In this case it means mentally deal with it, not physically. Good luck! |