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Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:09:15 GMT -5 cinco, al320, and 6 more like this

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Taper begins NOW! My tired legs are very ready, though I always head into taper feeling like I should have done more. My H said that I was way more annoying & convinced I was unprepared for my marathon in Feb than I am now, which I suppose is a good sign.

so, in the last 6 weeks I have raced 3 Olympics, and have somehow landed on the podium every time. I've logged 68 hours of training, and countless hours of stretching, rolling, & icing. I still have a bit of self doubt, but these next 2 weeks will be a time for me to conquer those inner voices and remind myself that I put in the work.

also, I am totally getting the hookup from my tri team! Someone is loaning me race wheels, another loaning me an aero helmet. I will LOOK fast, if nothing else

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zoidberg Senior Member Posts: 8,506 Likes: 7,387	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:12:11 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App kams likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zoidberg on Jul 20, 2013 14:12:11 GMT -5 You are going to be amazing! I am so excited about this! And if you need help filling those empty hours with ice cream eating and wine drinking, you know my number.
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clseale Elder Posts: 11,757 Likes: 18,989	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:13:37 GMT -5 kams likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by clseale on Jul 20, 2013 14:13:37 GMT -5 Aaaaack!!! You are so ready!! I'm so excited for you (& a bit jealous of your taper....not a good sign for me lol). I cannot wait for your race.
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Wines Not Whines Senior Member Wino extraordinaire Posts: 7,558 Likes: 10,883	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:14:45 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wines Not Whines on Jul 20, 2013 14:14:45 GMT -5 You're going to completely kill this race! Enjoy your taper!
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Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:16:24 GMT -5

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Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 14:16:24 GMT -5

Thanks girls

Part of what makes this all so fun is that I get to share it with you all!

This morning I rode for 3:45, came home and grabbed DD & the jogging stroller and headed out for a 30 minute run and I felt SO GOOD. I feel like it was the most perfect final big workout.

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CallingAllAngels Senior Member Posts: 6,941 Likes: 12,986	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 14:33:14 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CallingAllAngels on Jul 20, 2013 14:33:14 GMT -5 Yay! Good luck. Try to enjoy the taper. You are amazing!
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taratru Elder Posts: 13,692 Likes: 24,537	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 15:02:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by taratru on Jul 20, 2013 15:02:33 GMT -5 Woo hooooooooooooo!
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jchokie79 Full Member Posts: 2,705 Likes: 1,529	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 15:07:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jchokie79 on Jul 20, 2013 15:07:33 GMT -5 Wow, already!? Enjoy this week, we're all super excited for you!! Can't wait 'till your big day!
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MrsE Full Member Posts: 4,930 Likes: 3,247	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 15:19:16 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsE on Jul 20, 2013 15:19:16 GMT -5 Yay! Enjoy your taper. You put in the work, sweat, and time and it will definitely pay off!
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Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 15:33:51 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App kams likes this

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Post by trigal on Jul 20, 2013 15:33:51 GMT -5

Enjoy the taper! If you've never worn an aero helmet, two pieces of advice... First, try it out. Turning your head to look behind you can really throw off your balance, especially if it is windy. Second, if its hot, reconsider. There are no vents in those helmets!

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joenali Elder Posts: 15,160 Likes: 12,098	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 16:19:08 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joenali on Jul 20, 2013 16:19:08 GMT -5 Yay!!! Nice work dude!!
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jene Senior Member Posts: 9,491 Likes: 10,259	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 16:39:03 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jene on Jul 20, 2013 16:39:03 GMT -5 Yay!!! Enjoy your taper!
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cinco Elder Posts: 13,773 Likes: 19,044	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 17:13:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cinco on Jul 20, 2013 17:13:50 GMT -5 Wohoo! Enjoy your taper!
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Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 18:11:42 GMT -5 kams likes this

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Post by coconutbug on Jul 20, 2013 18:11:42 GMT -5

Yay, I'm so glad you've joined an awesome team and had a great last long workout! You know I've said this before, but I'll say it again: you are MORE than prepared and ready for this, and will rock this race, just like you have all your other races this year. Happy taper!

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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,421 Likes: 17,527	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 19:38:07 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on Jul 20, 2013 19:38:07 GMT -5 You will rock it!!!!
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Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 20:47:55 GMT -5 via mobile clseale likes this

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Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 20:47:55 GMT -5

Thanks for the H&F love, girls. No doubt I will be thinking of all of you as I'm ready to roll into the ditch on the side of the road & cry.

JUST KIDDING, I'm going to kill it!!! <--- attempting positive self talk

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trigal Full Member I didn't say it would be easy. I said it would be worth it. Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1,631	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 20:53:07 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trigal on Jul 20, 2013 20:53:07 GMT -5 This is your first 70.3, yes?
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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 20:54:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 20:54:24 GMT -5 Yes, it is
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trigal Full Member I didn't say it would be easy. I said it would be worth it. Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1,631	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 20:55:41 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trigal on Jul 20, 2013 20:55:41 GMT -5 Enjoy it! That's my favorite distance!
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kams Senior Member Posts: 8,378 Likes: 8,028	Taper Time! AW Jul 20, 2013 20:58:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 20:58:03 GMT -5 I have heard that from so many people, which makes me so excited!!
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libbygrl109 Full Member Posts: 4,111 Likes: 3,873	Taper Time! AW Jul 21, 2013 1:31:25 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by libbygrl109 on Jul 21, 2013 1:31:25 GMT -5 Yay! Enjoy the taper. I know you'll kill this race!
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trigal Full Member I didn't say it would be easy. I said it would be worth it. Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1,631	Taper Time! AW Jul 21, 2013 4:06:16 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App kams likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trigal on Jul 21, 2013 4:06:16 GMT -5 Jul 20, 2013 20:58:03 GMT -5 kams said: I have heard that from so many people, which makes me so excited!! If you like long distance racing, it's long enough without taking ALL day!
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katinthehat Full Member Posts: 3,295 Likes: 2,793	Taper Time! AW Jul 21, 2013 8:23:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katinthehat on Jul 21, 2013 8:23:29 GMT -5 excellent work! can't wait to hear all about!
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Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 14:09:15 GMT -5

Post by zoidberg on Jul 20, 2013 14:12:11 GMT -5

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Post by Wines Not Whines on Jul 20, 2013 14:14:45 GMT -5

Post by kams on Jul 20, 2013 14:16:24 GMT -5

Post by CallingAllAngels on Jul 20, 2013 14:33:14 GMT -5

Post by taratru on Jul 20, 2013 15:02:33 GMT -5

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Post by MrsE on Jul 20, 2013 15:19:16 GMT -5

Post by trigal on Jul 20, 2013 15:33:51 GMT -5

Post by joenali on Jul 20, 2013 16:19:08 GMT -5

Post by jene on Jul 20, 2013 16:39:03 GMT -5

Post by cinco on Jul 20, 2013 17:13:50 GMT -5

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