Lead Legs During Taper

kimmydct

My 2nd A race of the season of the season is next weekend.  My RR went really well last Sun. but I only did 1 swim + a 2mi Z4 run yest since then due to work travel.  I did an Olympic tri today for fun (didn't push too hard + flat tire ensured that) but my legs felt so heavy and even a little sore.  I don't ever remember feeling quite like that in previous tapers.  Too much rest perhaps?  Legs in a coma?  Tell me I'll have new, rested, strong legs by next Sun?  Is this normal during taper? Thanks!

Al Truscott

Your body's smarter than you are ... Wouldn't let you mess things up for Timberman by racing an Oly the week before. Just keep doing a few short hard efforts each day next four days like 6 strides, 4-6 25 yd sprints, a few VO2 intervals to keeps things freash and you'll be fine.

kimmydct

Thanks Al! I def wouldn't call yesterday "racing". It was more like "an organized brick wko with friends I had yet to meet". Bike was .85IF and run was slower than Z1 so I wouldn't screw up taper.