Resting a bit too much in my taper...

[Cowladyrunning]

Might have overdone it on my 20 mile training run - the last long run of my marathon plan because I soon realised my right quad pain was lasting a bit longer than the usual day or two and it has prevented me from running this week. I'm still 2 weeks away from the race so am not worrying too much but have decided not to attempt tomorrow's long run. I spoke to the lady I had a sports massage with but she is away. She advised gentle exercise and heat. It's so frustrating! Not sure moving weaned calves into their new pen counted as gentle exercise this evening but I'll have a hot bath now to settle it 😬 Has anyone else had trouble at the taper time?

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

sounds like a sensible approach (may be not the calf herding 🤣🐄)

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Unavoidable! They were quite well behaved to be fair!

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Can we have a calf picture? They are so adorable.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

yes please, Id love to see them too!!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I added a photo but now I can't see it. I'll wait to see if it's a delay in uploading before I redo it.....

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Sometimes the forum page just doesn’t do what you want to do. I’ll look out for a future post when it’s behaving itself.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

I'll try again..,.

Black and white calf

[Dexy5 10 Miles in reply to Cowladyrunning]

it worked, thank you. They are so beautiful. How old are they?

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

These are about 4 months old. Very nosy!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

So frustrating! It's always at the end!!! A bit of extra rest will do no harm now. You have the 20 miles done, now concentrate on resting that quad til it eases. Sending healing vibes 🙏

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to linda9389]

Thank you!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

amazing distance, can't imagine running that far! I thought the HM was long enough when I did that in April.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

It's amazing how your mind adapts to the distances.... I was recalling when I did c25k and couldn't imagine getting to 10k - it seemed really unobtainable! Now what have I done!!!

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Absolutely fantastic!

[Cmoi Marathon]

Try not to stress it too much   Cowladyrunning .

Fwiw, here's a verbatim quote from my Strava, after a 25k run (entitled "Utterly exhausting post-holiday 25k run-walk 17/09/2021") just over two weeks before my trail marathon: "Memo to self: don't go away for a fortnight and hardly run, two weeks before a trail marathon. Yes it was warm and humid, but I've never felt so tired during a run. Walked loads, including stuff I'd usually run with no problem. I'm getting slower and less confident with every run. So much for training plans."

I was fine on marathon day, despite my knee deciding to play up roughly 16km into it.

You'll be fine too. Sending you positive, healing vibes!

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you for that Cmoi! It's feeling ok today after resting today instead of long run. I'll leave running til Tuesday and see what happens...

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Healing hugs coming your way, hope the hot bath helped

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you - yes it did.

[misswobble Marathon]

Epsom salts baths are very good!

You won’t need another long run now with your race so close.

Just keep moooooving ☺️😁💪👍

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to misswobble]

I put salts in. And today - weird not prepping for a looong run but had a gentle stroll around the local ploughing match.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Good 😀👍

Post race bath and I’d got no salts 🤨🛀. I got some radox bubble bath but it failed to hit the spot

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Oh no! quick - restock!!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I’m hoping to get some later when I pop to the local shops once I’ve returned the dog. Our shops are a bit hit n miss though

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

I alway seem to get a few niggles before a big run. UTS thinks it’s because I’m more aware of them as I approach the big day. But this sounds more than a niggle and resting a bit sounds a very good idea. I should think you get plenty of exercise without worrying about keeping the wheels oiled. I use packs that you can freeze and microwave so you can alternate cold and hot on an injury.

Good luck

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Good luck with your race Cowladyrunning, rest and warm Epsom salt baths will soon have you right as rain. I also wear compression tights after a tough run I think I wore them most day's during my last Marathon training! I also eat ~100g protein a day as I'm in my 50s I find it really helps with recovery. Hope you have a great day on race day, try to relax and enjoy your taper, you've done the hard work 😀

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I hadn't thought of compression tights... and yes protein important isn't it.

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

definately vouch for some compression tights/leggings, used them for a couple of days after the three peaks when I couldn't walk down the stairs!!😂

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Really?! I never knew you could do this! Off I go shopping again - shhh don't tell anyone.....

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

I have every confidence in you CLR. Your training runs have looked epic, and now you’ve done all the tough stuff, sit back and relax (maybe don’t sit the whole time!) before your big day. You’ll do it, and you’ll do it in style.

Oh, another fan of Epsom Salts. Miracle workers. 🙏

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you Cheeky. I think I might have put too much salt in my bath the night of the 20 miles run as my fingers went really funny -wrinkly and dry like I'd been in the bath too long but I hadn't! Maybe that's why I got muscle pain - dried them out instead of relaxing them 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

Oops! 😅