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Taper question Oct 7, 2015 12:20:44 GMT -5

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Post by enfuego23 on Oct 7, 2015 12:20:44 GMT -5

I have a half marathon next Sunday. I am currently Crossfitting 2-3 days a week and running 3-4 days a week. We are in the middle of a strength program right now at CF - lots of back squats, front squats, deadlifts, bench press and shoulder press with some power cleans. The lifts get heavier each time I go. I plan to go today but was unsure if I should lift on Friday.

WWYD?

I plan to take all next week off of lifting and pick it up after the half next Sunday.

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Taper question Oct 7, 2015 12:27:10 GMT -5 via mobile enfuego23 likes this

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Post by cinco on Oct 7, 2015 12:27:10 GMT -5

I usually take a week off, so I think if you want to go Friday it is okay. I've taken like 5 weeks off this cycle. I raced 2 weeks in a row and then it felt pointless to start up just to stop during taper. I hate it and need to lift again. I can't wait to go back next week!

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jordylee Full Member Posts: 2,667 Likes: 5,426	Taper question Oct 7, 2015 12:42:26 GMT -5 enfuego23 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jordylee on Oct 7, 2015 12:42:26 GMT -5 I would go on Friday, but at around 85% rather than 100% effort. I agree with taking next week off.
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jamalynn Full Member Posts: 1,842 Likes: 3,063	Taper question Oct 7, 2015 13:26:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamalynn on Oct 7, 2015 13:26:54 GMT -5 I agree with jordylee. I would try to not kill yourself at CF on Fiday but enjoy!
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Wines Not Whines Senior Member Wino extraordinaire Posts: 7,558 Likes: 10,883	Taper question Oct 7, 2015 13:49:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Wines Not Whines on Oct 7, 2015 13:49:25 GMT -5 I usually take one week off of strength training, so I would go on Friday, but take next week off. Good luck at your race!
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Post by enfuego23 on Oct 7, 2015 12:20:44 GMT -5

Post by cinco on Oct 7, 2015 12:27:10 GMT -5

Post by jordylee on Oct 7, 2015 12:42:26 GMT -5

Post by jamalynn on Oct 7, 2015 13:26:54 GMT -5

Post by Wines Not Whines on Oct 7, 2015 13:49:25 GMT -5