November 15th Preview

This isn't only the last training run before the EWEB Half. It's also our the final one as a team in 2015.

Our distance is six miles, from the Eugene Running Company at 8:00. The route: Oakway and Coburg Roads to Ferry Street Bridge and don't cross. Turn left onto bike path, to Alton Baker restrooms. Through parking lot onto road, past Autzen Stadium to end of road at canal. Follow canal path to I-5 underpass. Turn AROUND there and come back the same way. GPS distance is 6.12 miles.

Bring a drink for delivery near the dog park (about 1.5 and 4.5 miles). Weather forecast: wet again, with starting temperature in 40s.

WEEK 8 LESSON: YOUR TAPER

Question: How much should I run the last week before the race?

Answer: Run as little as your conscience will allow. It’s too late now, with the half-marathon just days away, to do anything that will make the race go better. But it’s never too late to make a mistake – most commonly running too far or too fast – that will come back to bite you on race day. Take at least as many rest days as you would before a weekly training run. Take nothing longer than you would on a normal week’s easy run, and ideally shorter. You won’t forget how to run this week, and you’ll race better the more rested you are.