tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post5180678873376040715..comments2023-10-26T02:32:15.890-07:00Comments on Run-ning Amok: Zen TaperingCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-66474787985836763422013-10-06T19:02:03.946-07:002013-10-06T19:02:03.946-07:00PMS and Taper is such an ugly mix isn't it?! ...PMS and Taper is such an ugly mix isn't it?! Ah, my poor husband got both last time. Good luck to you Char! I've always had crappy workouts at the end of training. You're going to be great! Amanda@runninghoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389034066639666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-4286748458141148092013-10-06T12:35:19.382-07:002013-10-06T12:35:19.382-07:00good luck, good luck! the taper part is so hard b...good luck, good luck! the taper part is so hard because you don't have the running to focus on and to relieve stress. I always found I overanalyzed every little thing and was a complete and utter hypochondriac, lol! I think your race is the same weekend as the marathon here in Victoria, will be thinking of you that day as I put medals around people's necks!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348267958004053459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-59374036661007189712013-10-05T06:21:57.967-07:002013-10-05T06:21:57.967-07:00The Journey is the reward! Look back at the past ...The Journey is the reward! Look back at the past few weeks, months, etc. You've done a great job :-)<br /><br />I miss my Golden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-80301238803325402622013-10-04T11:50:39.813-07:002013-10-04T11:50:39.813-07:00I'll echo others and say rather have your crap...I'll echo others and say rather have your crappy runs now :-)BabyWilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514458601141900410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-8650055205202504692013-10-03T21:25:27.381-07:002013-10-03T21:25:27.381-07:00Yes, I agree with everyone else that you'll pe...Yes, I agree with everyone else that you'll peak at the right time. But - even if you don't run as well as you'd like to at the event - at least you've tried and you've done everything you can to prepare. <br /><br />I think you're doing a fabulous job!Debhttp://dietschmiet.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-50268769819916452552013-10-03T18:32:46.693-07:002013-10-03T18:32:46.693-07:00I'm impressed that you are staying so zen duri...I'm impressed that you are staying so zen during tapering!! And it seems like now is the best time to have a few blah runs - get them over and done with!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-49303069630171535032013-10-03T04:40:38.068-07:002013-10-03T04:40:38.068-07:00I think it's normal because during our last wo...I think it's normal because during our last workouts we always think at the main event and the doubts come. Take these days easy and enjoy the tapering time.Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283409222072090440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-37661373973447308512013-10-03T02:53:44.170-07:002013-10-03T02:53:44.170-07:00You know what they say: a bad last rehearsal give ...You know what they say: a bad last rehearsal give a great premiere, in your case race! You'll be fine, keep believing in yourself. Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-50992901928052518162013-10-03T02:36:58.686-07:002013-10-03T02:36:58.686-07:00I love feeling 'Zen' but I often find it h...I love feeling 'Zen' but I often find it hard to do! Hope you succeed.Momshomerunhttp://www.momshomerun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-87390524095935582622013-10-02T22:35:58.867-07:002013-10-02T22:35:58.867-07:00Don't worry Yesterday I was running so badly I...Don't worry Yesterday I was running so badly I was going to turn around after 3km if I hadn't sped up faster than walking pace!!! In fact I did run the whole route planned, but when I got home my wife asked why I had taken so long!!!coach dionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464619260070895703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-52858673060695741832013-10-02T17:44:16.518-07:002013-10-02T17:44:16.518-07:00I think it's awesome the bad runs are happenin...I think it's awesome the bad runs are happening now. You're letting the terrible out so you'll be all sunshine and unicorns on race day. Love the sweet zen pic!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.com