2 days off before 1st HM?

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2012-01-12 11:19 PM

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Subject: 2 days off before 1st HM?

Hello everyone!  I'm about to wrap up my taper week before my first half marathon race this coming Sunday.  I ran 4 miles on Tuesday, 6 Wednesday, and 4 today.  I was thinking of running 3 tomorrow (after work) and taking Saturday off. 

My legs feel fine, however, my right foot's arch has a tad bit of soreness right now but nothing as bad as what happened to me a month ago.  I'll give it a good deep 5 minute ice massage before I go to sleep tonight.  Would it be better that I take tomorrow and Saturday off?  Or should I get that short run in to keep my legs tuned up before race day? 

2012-01-13 12:06 AM
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Subject: RE: 2 days off before 1st HM?

Take the day off. You'll run faster on Sunday and your body will thank you.

2012-01-13 7:59 AM
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Subject: RE: 2 days off before 1st HM?
You gain nothing by running two days before a race. Chill.
2012-01-13 8:05 AM
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Subject: RE: 2 days off before 1st HM?

Take it off. 

If you go stir crazy, jog up to 2 miles.  I mean jog...like 2-3min slower than your long run pace.

2012-01-13 8:53 AM
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2012-01-13 9:31 AM
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Subject: RE: 2 days off before 1st HM?
I took the last 2 days off before my race and recommend you do the same. Like others have said, doing a run this close to the race wont help you so take the day off. Good luck in your race!

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