When it comes to running, there's Hammer Time and then there's Taper Time.
Hammer time is training time. In the Rabidrunner marathon cycle, Hammer Time is 9 weeks long. That's 9 weeks of 60-70 miles a week. If I had unnecessary arrogance, I'd say something like, You Can't Touch This. But truthfully you can. Lots of people do it.
Just this morning, I finished my highest mileage week ever - 73.5. That's 73.5 GPS-tracked miles. What does GPS-tracked mean? That those 73.5 miles are legit, making me Too Legit To Quit.
How does one run 73.5 miles in one week? Let's spell it out, shall we?
Monday: 23
Tuesday: 5
Wednesday: 12.5
Thursday: 10
Friday: 5
Saturday: 18
It hurts to be me right now. (More than usual.)
Now that Hammer Time is over, it's Taper Time. Which means 55-59 miles next week, 45 the week after that, then MARATHON WEEK! (I get all loony and such such thinking about it!)
Note: I had this clever little ditty planned that would weave Hammer Tunes smoothly into my Hammer Time / Taper Time post. But that guy and his fancy-pants had only two songs. Really. If only MC's fancy pants were Hammer Tunes, oh what a bright post this would be!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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73.5?
I don't have words. I usually do, but for this I don't. You're like a supehero. Er, heroine. Or heroin--cause I just can't quit. Can you fly too?
I love the last three posts. Very creative tactic with the Yahoos getting ready to Beethoven. I love the "9" craze. And I cannot believe you just ran so many miles last week! Incredible! I ran 6.5 miles. Are you proud? You shouldn't be because they were illegal miles, as I am not supposed to run until 6 weeks postpartum and that isn't until this Thursday. I should probably taper too--only 6.2 for me this week.
What about "Pumps and a Bump" the little known but highly entertaining attempt by MC Hammer to make a comeback as a hard-core rapper? You should give it a listen and I recommend watching the video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArBbw8fWn2A
You also forgot the Hammer song "Pray" Mabye I will perform it for you when I see you next.
Taper Time - the best two words in marathon training (OK "finish line" is close)
I am in awe of you :) Congrats on making it through another training schedule!
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