Reducing mileage this week and then tapering begins next week - not my favorite part of training. Reduced mileage often means increased stress as I lose part of my "safety valve" for stress management. Fortunately meditation more than helps in this regard and can be a runners best friend even in the none tapering times. Running is stressful on the body and no more so when mileage is high for race preparation - cortisol (stress hormone) is high and the immune system can be suppressed. Meditation has been clinically shown to reduce cortisol, boost the immune system and bring blood pressure under control. Combined with running it's the perfect recipe for health and well being. Try it - you really won't regret it!
Peace,
Eric
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