I realized that tapering is something you need to become good at so you can just relax while your body is preparing for race day. Last week was quite difficult emotionally as I didn’t draw the connection between:
- less training (taper & being sick) => Less Endorphines (especially if you do lots of speed work)
- cold turkey cleaning nutrition (for example no caffeine until race day with normal intake 8 - 10 coffee)
- existing vulnerability due to ongoing medical treatment.
This resulted in dark thoughts and reliving old trauma. While this week these thoughts were also there, they were less of an issue because I was finally aware that the big sudden change in both endorphines aswell as supressors & stimulents had this effect - which tackled the biggest issue you face when feeling down (you know now that it will pass). So, I am finally doing good again!
Physically, getting better by the day, still a little coughing but nothing that will hold me down! Will expect to be fully ready next week!
My run today was focussed on increasing blood circulation, good running form and testing the carbo loader (Amacx).
While the weather this morning was very cold, this afternoon there was a bright sun that made it very pleasant to run!
Next 8 days I will continue my daily taper combination consisting of a short run and a 30 min NSDR (no sleep deep rest). Next to that my nutrition loading plan starts on Tuesday (starting with Nitrate and adding carbs from friday!)
Almost there!
Happy running
The mind is extremely powerful yet weak, it needs really a littl to take you down with bad thoughts... But you are getting out
I hope you are getting over that virus, and getting back to 100%. Tapering is going to be tough, especially the no coffee. But 8 days in counting, hopefully you'll be ready to come race day.
Glad the afternoon cooperated weather wise, and some great pictures out there. Keep up the good work and keep those spirits high. Emotional issues can be draining along with medical issues, I know all too well!
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Take it one day at a time friend! Ur gonna get through and make strong comeback!
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Tapering really is tough,the training slows down and the mind starts feeling heavy too. But the way you’re balancing your health and preparation is truly commendable.