marathon taper question... spinoff

i just read the question about tapering before a marathon.

i'm running the philly marathon (11-17-13). i was planning my last long run, this saturday. this would give me 15 days to rest and taper off.

from all i've read, 18-14 days before the race should be your last run.

i understand that the OP of that thread stated she has been sick... and i can see how advise to her would be to do all she can to be healthy (which means rest).

but would you recommend the same for me?

marathon taper question... spinoff

This is such a great question and I'm curious to know the answer. From most things I'm reading they are recommending 3 weeks rest. Tapering is a very important element of the race.

I wanted to try to fit in one more long run (since I never made it to 20 miles). I'm no longer sick. Thankfully it was a 24 hour thing. I ran an easy 5 yesterday.

But the more I read I see why rest is so important. So I'm thinking give yourself 3 weeks especially if you got 20 miles in. You don't want to risk injury by overtraining.

Good luck!!!

Message edited 10/30/2013 12:46:39 PM.

Re: marathon taper question... spinoff