Atlantic City Half Marathon 2009: Two thumbs up and a fist bump
Last night around 7:00 p.m. or so, I decided I would run the Atlantic City half marathon. I debated whether to run the race because John and I are already signed up to run the Philadelphia Marathon next Sunday (November 22). Technically, I’m in the “taper” part of my training plan, which means reduced volume. However, contrary to what some may suggest, taper does not mean reduced intensity. Granted, it’s not typical to race a half marathon the week before a full marathon, but it’s not unheard of to do so. Some people run a marathon (or more) every week. So, …