Taper Day!!

Ah, finally I sit to update you on today's run! It's been a busy day, and it all started with track work this morning. At 6am the weather report was 84 degrees, with a "feels like" temp of 93! These are rough temperatures right now to be running! However, we managed to survive and the run was quite enjoyable. I surprised myself with the appetite for a slice of Ezechial toast (flourless bread) and a glass of Emergen-C. I was careful not to have an abundance of fluids in my stomach since track work is usually brutal on my stomach. I also took a dextrose tablet on my drive to the track. A running friend has suggested I try something called "Succeed! S Caps" that will help my stomach from the recent pains I have had while running, and also provide necessary electrolytes. (Check it out:http://www.succeedscaps.com/main_scaps.html) I tried one pill before I started running and felt great for the run. Time will tell if this will be another staple to my running regime. We ran approximately 6 miles on the track and savored the ice cold popsicles that a running friend brought as our reward when we finished. It was delightful! I found that I was still running over my usual potential to benefit from the speed work, but I did not over do it like I did the last time Stephanie and I went out. I was definitely able to sustain more power throughout the run. Also, today's run was pain free! Loving all these pain free days! It was a nice treat today to have a taper run. Next week, I will advance to a 15 mile run. Then there will be another taper run the following week. Each week will alternate a long run and then a taper run. From here on out, my long runs will be significant mileage increases. Last week completed the boot camp series, so I am on a 4 week break until the next series starts up again. I plan to continue to run 2 days during the week, approximately 3 miles. I will also incorporate some weight lifting during the 4 week break as well. My feet are aching at this point in the day. Following this morning's run, I proceeded to clean out my garage with hubby and spent the evening on my feet shopping! I am now headed to the couch with the ice pack and much needed rest. I plan to loosen up tomorrow at HOT yoga!