Time: 8:27:32
Distance: 66.07 miles
Average Pace: 7:41 per mile
That is how you taper 
I guess that is tapering right? I did run less than normal and I actually felt pretty good for most of the week. I guess it was more one of those “reduced mileage weeks” (what is that?). I can’t remember the last time I had one of those actually, so I will mark last week as a success.
I think the important thing is that my legs are feeling pretty good. They are feeling better than they have in a long time so I think I am on the right track. My thoughts on the other hand are very very nervous. I can’t believe it is already race week. I feel so underprepared it is insane. This is going to be a long week!
Taper Week 2
Monday: Rest Done (It was easy!)
Tuesday: 6 miles
Wednesday: 8 miles
Thursday: 6 miles
Friday: 4 miles (Did I really just type that?)
Saturday: Probably nothing. I am not sure if I want to run an easy 2 miles or something. Thoughts?
Sunday: 26.2
Post marathon week will include some shuffling.
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Congrats on the taper!! I would actually do an easy mile or two the day before your marathon… I always race better if I get my legs moving a little bit the day before. Good luck this weekend!! I can’t wait to hear what killer time you run!
i’m sure the rest day was sooooooo easy haha.
and i think that if you can stick to 2 miles (and NO MORE) than it might be ok for a mental sanity check. you definitely dont need those miles and if you end up doing more than youll likely regret it during the race. but i went out for 1 mile for the mental aspect and the fact that i was having shoe drama.
but you must be getting really excited!
hahaha are you going to be able to handle this week of running? it might be too much for ya
i am PUMPED for your marathon – can i track you online?
I’ve done both running the day before marathon and not running before…not sure there’s much of a difference. I say you might as well run the two miles if you can hold yourself to an easy easy two…for someone like you, just being able to run a short distance will probably help keep you calm.
Same as Holly…I’ll be looking to track you!
Why do you feel unprepared? Obviously, you’re run a ton of miles in preparation. I think you’ll be okay!
yes, you are soo underprepared running 66 miles in a taper week. puh-lease!
dude you’ve run 100 miles in a week. that’s practically 4-marathons right there. doubt there will be much shuffling post-race!
Good luck with the race this weekend. You’ve certainly logged the miles to be more than prepared!
I agree with everything in all of the other comments. You are more than prepared for this race and you are going to do awesome. I normally run a couple of miles the day before the race just to loosen up my legs and get rid of nerves but it is super sloooow and easy. Take a couple of deep breaths and try to not stress too much…this is going to be fun!
I bet getting through this week will be harder for you than the actual marathon!
I am so excited you are coming to CHICAGO! I can def hang out Friday afternoon, Saturday at the expo/grab dinner and I am watching the marathon Sunday before I work at 4!!! its gonna be so much fun!
lemme know ur plans so we can cooridinate!
lo
GOOD LUCK this weekend!!!! i am SO excited for you and cant wait to see how you do
HAVE FUN!!