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Whohoo - TAPER TIME!!!!

Saturday was my LAST day of big training and it went off without a hitch. Shellie and I ran 16 miles and had the pleasure of Lisa's company for the first few miles of our run too. The 16 was a bit rough towards the end, but my mind was checked out as much as my body was by that point.

I ran home after a hearty Otto's breakfast and made the obligatory brownies to take to Twin Lakes. I FINALLY swam decently long out there - 4 loops, or about the same distance as the 2.4 mile ironman swim. It was boring, but the water felt great and the weather was good, so I convinced myself that if I swam the distance then I didn't have to do it again before the race if I didn't want to. I wasn't tired afterwards either, so that is always a good sign. I took my wetsuit off in the water before I got out and "iced" my legs for a few brief seconds.

It is pretty nice that swimming in the cold water does provide a good recovery after a long run. I wasn't sore at all the next day from the run.

I headed to Beaumont from Twin Lakes to spend Easter with my family. I'm such a grandma, I couldn't even stay awake long enough to meet my friends out. At 9pm I called it quits and went to bed. I did get a wonderful night's sleep with Scout cuddled up next to me, so that was good.

We went to church and to my cousin's house for lunch afterwards and I proceeded to eat more food than I need in a week. It was great to spend time with my family and each time I go home or spend time with them, I realize how fortunate I am to have them around. They truly are great, and I think my mom told everyone we saw at church and lunch that I'm doing an Ironman in 3 weeks. It has only taken 27 years, but I do know they are proud of me.

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TRI TO BE FUNNY said…
And now the taper can officially begin! Hope to hook up while we're out there!! If nothing else, I'll be seeing you along the way as we both kick ass!!
March 24, 2008 at 12:08 PM
greyhound said…
Now, when you start to get the taper yips, be sure and seek the help of experienced ironmen.
March 24, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Lisa said…
Great job making it through the weekend! Looks like I should have gone for a post run swim, too. I am STILL sore.
March 24, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Jose said…
As someone who reads your blog to get inspired...I don't even know you, but I'm proud of you...know it's still 3 weeks out...but good luck at the Ironman. Can't wait to hear how you did.
March 25, 2008 at 1:47 PM
CoachLiz said…
Kathleen,

Are you doing the aquathlon at Lone Star this weekend like you did last year?
March 25, 2008 at 10:42 PM
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