tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post7157601620489321888..comments2024-03-18T14:50:24.409+09:00Comments on Bob's Training Blog: Tapering?TokyoRacerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10293712044402763377noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-74628876524434212262009-12-07T19:30:10.540+09:002009-12-07T19:30:10.540+09:00Well done Bob. Another good run. Great effort.Well done Bob. Another good run. Great effort.Jon in Tokyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023386470129571018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-5634354199235616472009-12-03T09:14:12.460+09:002009-12-03T09:14:12.460+09:00GOOD LUCK!!! Run well. Look forward to hearing abo...GOOD LUCK!!! Run well. Look forward to hearing about your race.Jon in Tokyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023386470129571018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-46777221629253581622009-11-30T12:32:42.828+09:002009-11-30T12:32:42.828+09:00It seems the opinion is that is it time to TAPER. ...It seems the opinion is that is it time to TAPER. Nothing can be gained by pushing too hard and too long into the taper period. The taper is the time to recover and freshen up.Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718172169549365582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-52052001790901289092009-11-27T23:08:10.617+09:002009-11-27T23:08:10.617+09:00i agree with jon...it's time to rest. you run ...i agree with jon...it's time to rest. you run more of a chance of injury now as opposed to any appreciable improvement. chill, bob...see you in a week!Michael Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958873310928434994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-62035603269128809512009-11-26T20:58:26.744+09:002009-11-26T20:58:26.744+09:00You can probably not gain anything in the last two...You can probably not gain anything in the last two weeks whilst you can certainly go backwards.<br />A gentle taper is the way to go.Jon in Tokyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023386470129571018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-56996239920024778992009-11-26T14:50:46.753+09:002009-11-26T14:50:46.753+09:00Bob, I agree with Scott (did I say that?). This is...Bob, I agree with Scott (did I say that?). This is the stage of 'less is more'. Time to freshen up.Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70800156175560272.post-60764708294604216682009-11-26T08:06:39.300+09:002009-11-26T08:06:39.300+09:00Yes, after almost 18 weeks of consistent training ...Yes, after almost 18 weeks of consistent training and racing it will maybe take more time to shake off the tired feeling and have your runs feel like a taper (less taxing).Samurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.com