[nakuj]

nakuj on July 11, 2006 at 5:37 am #12024

I'm about to start my 10-day taper in preperation for my major competition Sat. July 22nd (200m & 400m).  Things have been going pretty much as planned so far this season with my times coming down nicely.  During my taper, I plan on reducing my volume considerably and taking a few extra rest days.

I've been racing a lot the past few weeks and don't want to over do it, but I have the opportunity to run a 200m Tues. July 18th on a fast mondo track.  I'm tempted to run, but was wondering if I should stay away from any competition till D-Day?

Nakuj

[davan]

davan on July 11, 2006 at 8:21 am #55139

How many rounds would you run on the 18th and on the 22nd? How fast are you already?

I don't think the 200m would necessarily be a bad idea and could be a part of your taper as long as you don't kill yourself on it (or if you aren't running too many rounds).

[nakuj]

nakuj on July 11, 2006 at 6:13 pm #55140

I would only be running a timed final on the 18th.  As far as the 22nd is concerned, the 400 will be a timed final, but there will most likely be 2 rounds of 200s.

Like I said, I'm pretty close to where I want to be (22.5/50.0).  If the weather is nice that day, I will probably run the 200 on the 18th and take it easy (i.e. tempo and some starts) till the weekend.

Thanks for your feedback Davan!