WOW! Congratulations for completing the last long run before the Portland & St. George Marathons!! Three weeks to go - I can't believe it!
It was a beautiful day to run and the parkway was filled with Galloway members. The first dedicated groups started at 5 a.m. and the rest of the groups joined in at the halfway point. It was the perfect day to practice your logistics - fueling (the day before, the morning of, during the run and post run); clothing, pace and mental toughness.
You should have your mantra ready to go for the upcoming race. Having a mantra will help you to focus and keep going during the muscle fatigue at the end of the race. "I've trained for this, I'm ready!" "Breathe, Focus, Run"
I hope that you have enjoyed the discipline of training. It's not easy to do but it is very rewarding. It's one of the few things that you do for yourself. Be proud of your accomplishment and use it to generate positive energy in all areas of your life.
The Taper - From the articles that I've read about tapering, your mileage will decrease but you should maintain the same intenstiy during the week. Don't skip your Tempo Runs! At this point, you don't need junk miles but focused runs to maintain your conditioning. Let us know if you have any questions during the taper.
Eat Smart, Hydrate and Continue Training!
Teresa & the Group Leaders
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