Taper Time

"Put simply, tapering is the gradual reduction of training intensity and duration as you edge forever closer to race day. It is a necessary aspect of endurance training and it starts in the last few weeks before the big day."

http://www.fitfaqs.co.uk/questions/running-and-marathon-faqs/tapering/

Well executed tapers can:

• bolster muscle power
• increase muscle glycogen and muscle repair
• freshen the mind
• fine-tune the neural network so that it’s working most efficiently
• eliminate the risk of overtraining where it could slow the athlete down the most
• increase a runner’s performance (Studies have indicated that a taper can help runners improve 6 to 20%)

http://running.competitor.com/2013/02/training/the-art-of-tapering-like-a-pro_50079

I am feeling pretty exhausted from my trainig so I am looking forward to my taper time; however, some people can enter into "taper madness" (like my hubbie) so there is a possibility of a bit of craziness to come.