Taper Phase-The Final week

I am doing a three week taper for this marathon. Today begins the final week!! I ran eight miles today and 10k of it was at 8:45's. I am really green at this marathon stuff. This is my fourth one and I'm still trying to figure this race out. In a 5k I start fast, hold on and finish strong. In the 10 k I start strong, make the turn, and burn! In the Half I start steady hold steady, at halfway I push hard. In the marathon I'm iffy at best when it comes to a plan.

I'd like to hear your strategies, on pacing and fueling. At Grandmas in '05 I had 20 miles in 3hrs and hit the wall hard. The last 10k was in 66 minutes. No fuel at water stations.

Here's my plan for this week:

Monday- 8 miles- MP (done)

Tuesday- 3 miles recovery

Wednesday-4 miles-2-3 at MP

Thurs-Fri-rest-

I'll pack the carbs all week. I'll stay well hydrated. Besides that I guess I'll keep hoping it doesn't rain. Currently there's a chance. Frisco trails here I come! Peace!!

Note

The Frisco Fifty

They set the date for this first time Ultra/marathon/10 miler event down here in the Ozarks. April 18th. 93 days away. They say the course is flat, downhill. Probably a great shot at sub four hour marathon. The date actually is perfect! It's the week after Easter and the week before our 28th wedding anniversary. I plan on taking Sandy far away from here for the anniversary. A cabin in the deep woods!