Taper Time

My half-marathon is this coming Sunday, April 6th!  I am in taper mode, which I LOVE!  It is so nice to take things easy!  Last week I had a fairly good week of training.  My long run was 13 miles, I had 2 tempo runs, and maxed out my mileage at 40 miles, plus I worked about 25 hours at the hospital (on my feet), and chased around 2 little nuggets.  This taper week is much needed and very welcomed.

My goal pace for this 1/2 is 7:45.  I honestly don't know if I can do this or not.  I was able to run 6 miles a week ago outside around 7:40 pace overall.  I was coming off a pretty hard week of training as well, and my legs felt heavy.  The week before I ran 5 around 7:32 overall pace outside and I felt really good!   I am almost positive I will PR, since my last 1/2 was 3 years ago and right at 2:00.  I know I can run this on my worst day.  I did run a 15K last fall at 7:54 pace, so I am excited to see how things go.

I am SUPER excited for the warmer weather and the longer days!  The treadmill and I are in need of break!  I love running outside early in the morning when no one is up yet!  It just does something to set my day in the right direction.

And an update from the fam:

Relaxin at the Library

Joey enjoying his walk in Golden

Helping Dad clean at our gym???  :)

First time on the rock climbing wall!

Racing this coming weekend?

Morning runner?

Favorite Season?