My 2015 Taper Schedule for RCM

In my last blog, I gave you my general plan of attack and some high level initial plans.
So this past week I ended up running 64.7 miles with a 22 mile long run on Saturday.
(Rest Day today). 

So I start my taper schedule tomorrow (11/23).

I range about 60-65 miles during my peak training.
80% of this is 48-52 miles in the first week of my taper. 80% of this is 38-42 miles and should be easy running.
22 miles was my longest run but I will use 20 as my mark. 


Week 1
So this week I will run between 50 miles with a long run of 17 miles.
40 miles is easy paced to include my 17 mile long run.
Mon  7 Easy
Tue   8  1 mi w/u (5 at gmp) 2 mi c/d
Wed  5  Easy
Thu  8  1 mi w/u (5 at gmp) 2 mi c/d
Fri  5  Easy
Sat  17 miles  (Easy)
Sun  REST DAY

Week 2
Following week: 60% of 60-65 miles is 36-39 miles. 
Easy running:  29-31 miles. Long run: 12 miles.

I will set a goal of 37 miles (30 easy).
Mon 6 Easy
Tue  5.5  -- 1 mi w/u 3.5 GMP 1 mi c/d
Wed 4 Easy
Thu 5.5  -- 1 mi w/u 3.5 GMP 1 mi c/d
Fri 4 Easy
Sat 12 Easy LSDSun  REST DAY

 I will figure out my last week after I see how these 2 weeks go. This will include my Carb Load Schedule.

Sat 26.2 Rocket City Marathon (December 12th)

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