Taper and long runs?

Well, this week sure should be a strange one...I'm supposed to be doing taper for the Chicago Triathlon, while still training for the Chicago Marathon. I had a 16 mile run this weekend, coupled with 2 hockey games...well, let's just say my legs are a bit stiff. However, they are less stiff than I thought they'd be, so I'm pretty happy! My only worry is my left foot is very sore on the top. I think I took a slap shot off my foot in one of the hockey games -- it's the only thing I can figure. I'm going to have to basically not run this week and let it heal. My only other issue is I think I've gotten wax build up in my ear due to all the swimming, so it's like I have a perpetual head-cold, without the feeling bad side effects. Time to go invest in some ear cleaner fluid or something.

Anyway, I'm excited about the Triathlon this weekend...looking forward to using my new wetsuit in a race for the first time vs just training. I just hope it's not windy, since I hate riding the bike in the wind. Cold or hot is fine. Just no wind.