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Jul 2017
2:00pm, 31 Jul 2017
10,907 posts
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Autumnleaves
I rarely miss Pilates regardless of events - it's a Monday night for me so doesn't usually clash. I wouldn't do a really hard session in the week of a race but otherwise I tend to stick to my routine - I might make a gym session more flexibility focused rather than strength. I haven't ever done a marathon so my experience of tapering is a little different to others, but for me, doing some cross-training helps keep me sane when I am running less. It was a big part of my recovery week after the Tour of Merseyside too.
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Jul 2017
2:26pm, 31 Jul 2017
7,307 posts
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becca7
Similarly, I don't ditch yoga during the taper and I have more time for yoga in the taper so probably do more of it. I mostly want to avoid anything that is going to give me DOMS or tire my muscles
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Jul 2017
2:35pm, 31 Jul 2017
10,908 posts
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Autumnleaves
Exactly that Becca 
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Jul 2017
2:38pm, 31 Jul 2017
65 posts
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DMZ
Thanks becca and Autumnleaves.
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Jul 2017
3:26pm, 31 Jul 2017
27,008 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Yes, and yes!
I stop body pump and weights 2 weeks out (i.e. in the last 13 days effectively), but still do my last Pilates in the second last week (happens to be about 10 days out from race for me) and will still do gentle stretch and core right into last week.
Reason I can even Pilates is that in a class situation I can still overdo things. If I ditch it completely I don't risk that. Nothing to be gained 2 weeks out from race in overdoing anything!
I'm missing my bodypump tonight, but it's to go to a chiropractor "general wellness" check up. Quite looking forward to it! I will do my core / functional strength training sometime else! Honest. G
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Jul 2017
8:26pm, 31 Jul 2017
98 posts
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Brig
I must admit I often forget just how much all the "other" stuff adds up in terms of effects on my fatigue levels. I almost bunked off my LBT class tonight due to general crappy day but have come home feeling energised and better for going. Deadlifts with PT tomorrow! Love lifting!
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Aug 2017
11:38am, 7 Aug 2017
27,064 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Due to trying out chiropractor as advertised at my work, I have missed two gym sessions. Last week I only did a single pilates session and a bit of foam rollering. I am feeling the stiffness from 60 mile weeks and some speed work in it.
So I have cancelled chiropractor appointment (didn't really like it anyway) and tonight I *will* go to body pump, do some foam roller and some gentle core and stretching on floor. Missing Pilates tomorrow too, but for a good reason - a visit from my sister who I haven't seen for a year.
Will maybe do a lunch time gym some time during this week. Foam roller is so important for my legs for recovery, I think. G
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Aug 2017
11:52am, 7 Aug 2017
10,945 posts
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Autumnleaves
I really notice if I miss a week of Pilates. One of our best club runners - who does a lot of Ultras - swears by foam rolling for recovery - I try and do a little at the end of my gym sessions now as at least then I've done some each week. I find it easy to forget at home!!
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Aug 2017
11:57am, 7 Aug 2017
7,316 posts
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becca7
I've got a foam roller at home that I use if an area is tight but for calves I prefer to use The Stick. Heading to the gym for rowing and weights this lunchtime but will be fairly gentle as I did Gloucester Marathon yesterday. Took it easy so no actual DOMS though.
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Aug 2017
1:17pm, 7 Aug 2017
27,066 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Well done becca. Is that 999 marathons yet?!
AL, I hardly ever do in the house. (Though I did yesterday before I went out for my long run, as calf and Achilles niggling a bit.) That's part of reason why gym is important for me - it's where I do foam roller, stretch and a bit of core / strength. Looking forward to go tonight! G
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