Only a week away from the running of the 109th BAA Boston Marathon. A number of folks from the Norfolk County Pacers are planning for this race. Their long runs are behind them now. They are looking to taper in the remaining days.
Simply: tapering is less running, more resting. You should run relaxed. You can go a little faster but the overall effort needs to be less to stay fresh. You need to be ready for what Mother Nature will bring for you on Marathon Monday.
During your runs this week, think through your preparations for the race.
Focus on the positives!
You have accomplished a lot thus far.
You have run long.
You have in all kinds of weather.
Visualize yourself on the course.
Running in control.
Running with encouragement from the crowd.
Put your name somewhere visible. The crowd will shout it out to cheer you on.
Go Jim! Go Scott! Go Sheila!
It would be better to hear "go Todd or Mike"
than "you in the white shirt" !
The Boston Globe Magazine article today focuses on some of the similar preparations by Boston area runners.
Be sure to check out the picture gallery.
Do not get swept away in the emotions of the race.
Run smart.
Make it a race worthy of all the training you have put into it.
Enjoy it!
