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I seriously used to laugh at those who used essential oils. It reminded me of people who used to sell snake oil. Every time that I got sick or had an ailment, friends would ask if I had tried this or that oil, I would politely smile and say that I hadn't. I've always been skeptical - the roll your eyes kind of skeptical.
A few months ago, a teacher friend was having a
doTERRA party with the option of purchasing $5 roller ball bottles. I didn't make it to the party, but I did buy a few roller ball bottles. For $5 I thought I'd give it a try, then I could tell those that yes I've tried it and move on so to speak.
I even laughed as I told my mom that I was giving them a try. I told her that I didn't think it would work, but it was worth trying. (I'd been dealing with a sinus infection for weeks that just wouldn't go away.)
It's such an ugly word. At first I thought I would look forward to some rest. But as the final week of the race is here, it is becoming clear that the 'taper' is truly an ugly word. And I've had a few moments of just feeling this huge overwhelming fear that I need to be out there running.. something. 
I'm still a few weeks out from my taper, and right now, I'm really looking forward to it. Of course, reality may be different once it actually gets here. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck at marathon #2!
I was the same way when I was running 18-20 mile LR. I couldn't wait for it to get here. Now that it's here.. I'm going a little stir crazy. Good luck on your race!
DeleteTrust the taper. Your body needs it.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm telling myself :) Although I'm not fully convinced ha ha
DeleteGood luck. I'm tapering now for Philly and I know that I couldn't make it without this last stage.
ReplyDeleteYeah, my knees are bugging me pretty bad after my last 20.. so I know I need the rest. Good luck with Philly!
DeleteThe taper is where all the magic occurs! Trust! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks.. that's what I'm telling myself. I can't believe that the marathon is this Sunday!!
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