There are only 5 days until the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon! I am running the 1/2 to get a decent corral time for Chicago. I can't lie though, I am curious to see how fast I can run it.

This is the first race I've ever trained for without the help of a coach. I'm not sure how much to taper. I have loosely followed this Runner's World training plan . They have me 'on the track' twice this week. I'm going to knock myself down to the intermediate training plan for this last week. It has less repetitions on the track.

Only 5 days out - it's really about maintaining and getting antsy for the race. Nothing more I can do to add to my fitness level.