Tapering

The countdown is on. We are getting on the plane in just 9 days. The race is a week from Sunday. This past Sunday, we ran our 23K. In the pouring rain. At least it was warm. I was so chilled after, though, that a hot bath, and a hot shower, didn't quite take away the chill.
I just came back from running a tempo 6K. I think my time was pretty good, even though the inside of my left knee has been bothering me quite a bit. I'm going to try to stretch a lot more. The tapering should help too. From now on it will be relatively short runs.
More speedwork tomorrow in the farm. Last Wednesday, Peter and I decided to get it done in the afternoon while the sun was still shining. My km repeat times weren't bad: 4:13-4:14 on the downward slope; 4:24-4:26 on the upward slope. Tomorrow, I'll try to map out a flat kilometre.
I guess I'm ready to run this race. I'm just worried about the days leading up to it. Last May, when preparing to run my first race, I was a basket case. The plan is to taper, hold back the distance running, and pent up the adrenaline for the big day. I remember getting very anxious and irritable. Ready to blow. Hope I don't experience those feeling while I'm stuck on the plane. And just think, both Peter and I could be in the same state.
Taper, breath, stretch, relax. I'll try to remain calm.