Happy Humpday! Last week was my second taper week. I also adjusted my training plan a bit because I didn’t want to go too much above 60 miles in the week (since I generally use the 10% rule every-other-week to add additional mileage). I did 57 miles the week before I began to taper, so around 60 was a good sweet-spot for me. SO that meant that I really only had around 10 miles to cover before race day (bonus when you run a really long race ; ) ….).

Monday, 5/20: Rest day. First day of classes!

Tuesday, 5/21: 4 miles with 4 x 2:00 surges (1 minute off)

Wednesday, 5/22: 3 miles easy

Thursday, 5/23: 30 minute hike at 12% incline on the treadmill & stretching

Friday, 5/24: Rest Day. Picked up my bib!

Saturday, 5/25: 2 miles easy with 4 x :20 strides

Sunday, 5/26: RACE DAY! 52.1 miles

Total Mileage: 61.2 miles

Total Elevation: 5, 095’ up