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Thanks for the support I really need it. This brings me to another question of what should I be eating. I was thinking lots of protein Today and tomorrow and then carbo loading on Thursday and Friday. Does that make sense?
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Although it's a bit late now, you might try experimenting with almost no mileage taper in the future. Unless have been feeling beat up from prior training there is really not much need to. Those who run high mileage will usually benefit from a taper, but it often does more harm that good if you haven't. As long as your legs feel good you will probably be o.k. I don't consider myself a high-mileage runner, btw, so I hope I don't come off as condescending. I'm running more now than I have before most marathons and still don't plan to taper mileage a lot for an upcoming marathon. I just try to keep the pace nice and easy when it starts to get really close, with a slight taper during the final week. Not much benefit for the one coming up, but just thought I'd throw it out here as a possible remedy for future suffering. Good luck in your marathon!
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Personally I would listen to what Jim says....a 1:24 half marathon in his sixties.... holy cow! I mean.... freakin' wow!
Although it's a bit late now, you might try experimenting with almost no mileage taper in the future.
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I end up sluggish, bloated, and grumpy. I mean, more than usual.
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I hate the taper. I hate gaining weight and I hate not running. I feel like I didn't train enough and that I need to go out and get some more miles in. I just want to run as fast I can and see if anyone can catch me and then eat a smores and drink a Land Shark.
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