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AM - 8 miles up to work. I was thinking about how at this time last year I was just getting started w/ my fall marathon buildup... this year I'm already done :-)

PM - 4.5 miles down to SHP where Andrea picked me up. 

I read two good articles yesterday that I think tie together nicely. The first is Alex Hutchinson's blog on the "Lactate Myth" ... then perhaps even more interesting is Steve Magness' thoughts on the purpose of cooldowns. Some interesting ideas in that one. Definitely worth checking these out.

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From Rachelle on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 09:09:14 from 199.190.170.22

Thanks for the links Jake. I am always in need of extra distractions during taper week!

From Bret on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:50:10 from 64.128.133.66

Thanks for posting Jake - I get twitter posts from Magness - he is definitely thought provoking. Questions pretty much everything, (like the cool down here) but in a helpful logic manner.

From Andrea on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:50:22 from 72.37.171.52

You already broke rule #1 of taper week!!

From Jake K on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:53:28 from 155.100.226.191

I thought the "taper week rules" go into effect at noon today? :-)

Bret - like you said, Steve questions things, but in a good way... not to be negative, but to enhance further understanding. I like that.

From Superfly on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:54:20 from 74.211.21.81

Good race on Sat. Enjoy the taper week. Go bust one @ TOU!

From Andrea on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 11:56:58 from 72.37.171.52

Good thing I scheduled something for 5:30pm so you don't have time to add any more mileage...looks like I'll have to do this the rest of the week too!!

From Bam on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 15:10:46 from 80.233.14.52

Thanks for the link, Jake. Like Bret said, Magness is thought provoking in a good way. Liked the cool down stuff; got me thinking.

If you know what's good for you, you'll stick to the 'taper rules':)

From Jake K on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 15:17:24 from 155.100.226.191

I'm sticking to them!

Rule #1 is don't check the 10 day forecast. Checking at 5 days out is OK. And it looks like it'll be barely warmer than freezing at the start. Perfect.

Rule #2 is do whatever else Andrea says.

From Andrea on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 15:23:23 from 72.37.171.52

I only have 5 rules!

1) Stick to the mileage plan! No bonus FEET.

2) No freaking out about weight.

3) Lots of hydrating.

4) 9 hours of sleep every night.

5) Taper the push-ups and pull-ups.

From Kory on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 16:40:09 from 134.50.89.24

Good luck at Top of Utah. I've ran it twice in the past and liked the course. Your going to shock the city. The faith and confidence you have is very inspiring.

From prestonmadera on Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 21:31:28 from 67.182.220.96

Big week Jake!!! You are ready to dominate TOU!!

From Jake K on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 08:24:08 from 155.100.226.191

Kory, Preston - thanks... I'm feeling pretty good and although I know a million things can go wrong in the marathon, I like my chances this time. I feel like I've prepared myself pretty well. Saturday should be a fun day.

From scottkeate on Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 11:38:34 from 216.49.181.254

Thanks for sharing that blog post about the purpose of cooldowns. Take care of that engine over the next few days! I'm still trying to figure out how I can make it up to the race to watch you burn rubber :-)

From MichelleL on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 01:13:40 from 168.70.21.27

Fun links. Obey Andrea. Kick butt.

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