Wow, my second bail out in 2 days because my body said 'no', and I listened! Thank God I should be in taper mode anyway! This morning I was going to meet a couple friends at 7:45, they were doing hill repeats of about 0.67 miles on a cool path at Little Mulberry Park. I figured this could be one last good hill workout. Since they had an ongoing bet about whether one of them would complete 5, it was clear that would be the minimum I would run, which is 7 miles without any warmup or cool down. Anyway, I awoke at 6 to go, and felt like I was fighting off the onset of a cold ... so I texted my friend and bailed! Is supposed to be a light day anyway. Last night I did sit down and write a 20 day plan, inspired to do so by a RW link I had clicked on, 'It's Taper Time' http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--5958-F,00.html Following those guidelines, plan is 36 miles this week, 24 next, and 12 race week. This is more than I usually do, by my mileage is also a lot higher than it usually is, so I think it is appropriate. Most of the miles are easy, with the exception of a couple GMP miles ... and throwing in a few strides whenever and wherever I want! I think I am taking today as one of my 2 off days, as I am taking a friend to the airport late afternoon. I must say, it is really hard not to be out there running right now, awesome fall day! I have not run my mile yet, but promise to before midnight!
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