Taper Time. . .

I was told to put an update on my blog so some people will have something to do when they get bored, so here are some thoughts.

For those that don't know, Taper is a word used by athletes (or people who call themselves athletes, like me) to describe a period of time that you reduce your volume and mileage in order to rest the body for the A race. This time around that race is Ironman Louisville, scheduled to take place on August 30th.

For a lot of people, they love Taper time. . it is a time to kick back, relax, stress out, relax and then stress some more, all before the big race. As for me, I don't really enjoy Taper that much, oh, I do enjoy the extra time to be with Amy and Kloden and being able to get some extra stuff done, but I always feel like I should be working out, or like I am skipping a training session.

I am the type of person, that LOVES to train. I have a secret too. . I could really do without the races. Now don't get me wrong, I do love to race and test the mind and body, but there is just something about getting outside and training or getting a good session in. It is hard to describe, but it is one of the best feelings in the world.

Like 2 weeekends ago, when I met up with a bunch of guys and we hammered out a 1 hour swim, 6 hour bike and then a 1 hour (cough. .. .45 min) run.
BUT. . for now I am in taper mode, where the longest workout left is 3 hours for later this week and most days this week only have 1 workout per day. .. or if they are two workouts then they are shorter sessions. Yes, for me, Taper is a love/hate relationship.

Oh yes. . I also signed up for Ironman Coeur D'Alene in 2010, it will probably be my last Ironman for a while, so I figured might as well go back to where it all started in 2007. Although in 2007 it was suppose to be a 1 and done type of event. . and there I will be in 2010 for Ironman #4.

Focus after that will be qualifying for Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Florida. Either for 2010 or 2011. . .still in negotiations with Amy with that one. :)