Tapering ahead of AHM

Actually there isn't much need for tapering when preparing for 21km races. The main thing is to have the runs less strenuous and not to do anything to strain or injure any body parts. I did a slow recovery run of 13km with Beverly yesterday evening, to start my engines for the week.

This evening, I was down at Telok Blangah to do a 12km slow-pace (6min+/km) relaxed run to Sentosa. This is also the first time we will be running as a group to Sentosa, and in Sentosa, we will do a loop ala New Balance Real Run (without the sand portion). A reasonable turnout this evening, and we had a new member CJ join us. It was evident that CJ was a gym-guy, and he later told he he had shed 25kg and was looking to do a reasonable timing for the StanChart 42km. I believe if CJ started with our marathon program laid down by trainer Ong, he will certainly complete the marathon in December with change to spare.

It was a warm humid night. It was quite fun running through the beach stretches, the musical fountain, the small uphill along the satellite stations, in the night. Because of the reasonable pace, we were able to stay as a group, and all enjoyed the run very much. There is one more tapering run to Labrador Park (12km) this Thursday evening before resting for the Army Half Marathon this Sunday. I will be spending time with the family this Friday at ECP, and most likely, I'll just do some cycling with the kids...and probably have a good japanese/korean dinner as pre carbo-loading...hmmm

Distance Ran:12.5km ___Time:1hr13min____Pace:5:51min/km
Average HR:N/A___Max HR:N/A___KCal:850KCal est.