Milo and the Calf

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Taper Madness

Dear Internet,

I am going insane. Also everything hurt. I’ve been told that it isn’t uncommon to get all kinds of aches and pains during the taper period, but man, this is ridiculous. My shins have been aching, my foot is aching and, well, I just feel like I am falling apart. I’m getting out there and running everyday, but it hasn’t been fun. I really can’t wait for this damn race.

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  1. smt

    Dear Sean,

    Hang in there. Seriously, a lot of it is probably that you are hyper-nervous and noticing every single ache and pain. You’re not falling apart. Repeat 10x.

    GOOD LUCK.

    xo,
    smt

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  2. Glenn Jones

    It’s very common. During taper you slow down, so your body takes some initiative and starts fixing things. You feel this in the little tweaks and niggles that you hadn’t felt before.

    Good luck in your taper! Be patient. It passes quickly.

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    1. seanv2

      This is what everyone says, but man, I am more than ready to have this taper be over and be in the race!

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