Training Log – Zooma Annapolis Half Marathon (Taper)

Today is the eve of the Zooma Annapolis Half Marathon, so this is my last training log post! (You can read my training log for week one here, week two here, week three here, week four here, week five here, and week six here.)

This time next weekend I will be running the Lawyer’s Have Heart 10K. For the first time, and in honor of my Dad, I am fundraising for the American Heart Association. I’ve almost reached my fundraising goal, so please visit my donation page if you can help.

I got a bit psyched out when Zooma posted full details on the race course, including a picture of this bridge that we run across twice (it’s an out-and-back course).

But, I’ve trained well, and am sure the perspective of the photograph makes it look much worse than it is. (Right?)

After a heat wave earlier in the week, we’ve had great weather over the past few todays. Unfortunately, it’s supposed to be 10°F warmer tomorrow morning than it is now. On the other hand, I like the clouds in this forecast:

You all gave me lots of good suggestions for my last-minute preparations. I’m still debating my Camelbak. 70°F  is really warm for me and the Camelbak has a bigger pocket (for my iPod, keys, ID, etc.) than my waist belt.  On the other hand, I probably should have Gatorade, which I wouldn’t put in the Camelbak . . . .

So here’s a look at my taper week:

May 30 (Memorial Day) (Watchless Monday Run)
Almost 8 miles in about 1:10 minutes
Notes: I moved my Saturday long run to Monday so I could pick strawberries with my Mom. This run ended up being harder than I intended (too fast for this hilly route) but I think I’ve recovered.

May 31
30 min elliptical
Yoga: Rodney Yee “Twists” program
Notes: I was so stiff after Monday’s run.  The elliptical helped get my legs limber again, and the Twists program always feels gooood.

June 1
About 4.5 mile run, about 45 minutes
Notes: I felt good as I headed out and was conscientious about making this an easy run. I used RunKeeper and it’s GPS tracking is not as accurate as my Garmin. It said this route was 4.3 miles, but I know it’s 4.5 miles.  I can tell from the RunKeeper map that it cut a few of my corners!

June 2
Yoga: Rodney Yee “Standing Poses” program
Notes: Time to start resting my legs, so no elliptical. It was nice to hit the snooze button!

June 3
Neighborhood walk: About 2.5 miles, about 45 minutes
Notes: I had to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather!

June 4
Yoga: Rodney Yee “Forward Bends”
Notes: I am always amazed at how tight my hamstrings are. This program really targets that issue. Plus, I love “happy baby” pose. 🙂

Can you believe how much yoga I did this week? 

 I honestly love my Rodney Yee DVD!