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Is it normal

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Markj9035 Nov 2011 6:27pm, 7 Nov 2011 195 posts	Quote Pin Markj9035 Is it normal that when you're tapering down before a big race that you start to feel niggles and twinges? I have an ache in my left knee, very dull one. This was operated on last December. And i have mild shin splints in my right shin. At the end of 30 weeks marathon training and have managed to run through every niggle without any trouble at all. So is this normal; pre-race twitching?
Ted Nov 2011 6:29pm, 7 Nov 2011 10,322 posts	Quote Pin Ted Taiper madness, most prominent in the early weeks of April. It is very common and yes, your leg / arm / head is going to drop off. enjoy
richmac (40 in 40) Nov 2011 6:35pm, 7 Nov 2011 4,141 posts	Quote Pin richmac (40 in 40) Teds right taper madness is common place and is in your bonce.
Markj9035 Nov 2011 6:38pm, 7 Nov 2011 196 posts	Quote Pin Markj9035 Cool, I'm pleased I'm still mad then. I'd hate to start being "normal" after all these years.
runnerbean Nov 2011 7:06pm, 7 Nov 2011 42,344 posts	Quote Pin runnerbean you wait til tomorrow when you're convinced you've broken your leg in your sleep....
Markj9035 Nov 2011 7:30pm, 7 Nov 2011 197 posts	Quote Pin Markj9035 Don't say that, it could happen.
Old Croc Nov 2011 7:32pm, 7 Nov 2011 19,294 posts	Quote Pin Old Croc don't shave or yer head 'll fall off
Markj9035 Nov 2011 6:06pm, 8 Nov 2011 204 posts	Quote Pin Markj9035 So I had a shave and my head didn't fall off. But am now feeling on the brink of a cold. (Must fight it off, grrrr)
TRO Saracen Nov 2011 6:07pm, 8 Nov 2011 5,880 posts	Quote Pin TRO Saracen Wait till the erectile disfunction hits....
Markj9035 Nov 2011 6:12pm, 8 Nov 2011 205 posts	Quote Pin Markj9035 That hit years ago, doh!!