Taper week can do some crazy things to runners. Some people feel nervous and anxious about the big day. Without as much running scheduled to ease the mind, nerves can get a bit frazzled. We worry about losing fitness and gaining weight, we obsessively stalk the weather forecast, and we stress about making sure every […]
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Is it Crazy to Race During Taper?
Tomorrow begins the last full week before the Richmond Marathon. After two months of dry, warm weather, the forecast for November 12 calls for a 55% chance of rain with a high of 57 degrees during the race. If I had to be picky, I could do without the rain, but the temperature and cloud […]