Trusting the taper.

Taper, taper, taper....oh how I love thee.

 

This morning started with my children waking me up at 5! Actually this is what woke me up:

 

Bella: Miguel do you need help going potty?

Miguel: Yes.

 

At that point, I jumped out of bed and took over. Needless to say, my day started earlier than usual. 

 I decided to rock my new Sparkly Soul Team In Training headband! Woot Woot!

I met my Team at The Boathouse at Fletcher's Cove. I was pretty excited to run this route again. I really enjoyed it last time. The scenery is great and it's just so peaceful. Plus today I would get to run with Kerry again.

I was ready to rock my 10 6 mile run even though the weather was craptastic (again). It was cold (which I can handle) but the wind was blowing. I am so ready for some warmer weather.

 

The plan today was to run 10 miles; however, our Coaches decided on 6 miles instead. Works for me!!

 

We ran at a slower pace and I was fine with that since we're tapering. I'm trying my hardest to follow the program and not push myself. I'm suppose to trust the taper and that's what I am doing.

5.90 miles in 56:44

 

Mile 1 - 9:45

Mile 2 - 10:12

Mile 3 - 10:24

Mile 4 - 8:58

Mile 5 - 9:04

 

Average pace - 9:37 min/mile

 

Besides being cold, I felt really good. This is the first winter that I have really trained through. I have braved most of the elements - snow, rain, bitter cold, flurries, wind, 40+mph gusts...you get the picture.

 

I am hoping that running through all of this crappy weather will make me a stronger runner. I am hoping to rock the Rock 'n' Roll USA half!!

 

I cannot wait!!!

 

How was your Saturday? Did you get a chance to run or race?

 

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