30k

[Barrett]

I have a 30k coming up what should my taper be like??? It is 18.6 miles, I did a marathon before and tapered 3 weeks before it. Should I do the same for this race??? Also should I carbo load for this race???

[BamaDave]

I think it depends on the rest of your goals for the Fall. Do you have another major target goal race, or is this your most important upcoming race? If this is not a major goal race, I'd probably just cut back for the week ahead of the race and especially take it easy for 3 days prior to the race. If it's a major goal race, I imagine 1-1/2 to 2 weeks of tapering is enough for an 18.6 miler. Really, though, you obviously have very fast recovery abilities considering that you can run 19 miles fast and do an NROL workout on the same day, so you can probably go with the shorter side of tapering timeframes.

You should probably eat plenty of carbs the day or two before the race, but I don't think carboloading is as crucial for a 30K as a marathon. Most people crash from lack of carbs and muscle glycogen after mile 20.

[Barrett]

I think I am going to be eating the way I have the last week because I have been running really well lately. Thanks for the input. Ill keep you posted on the race. Little nervous because I feel a sore throat coming on!!!!