#gostl half marathon training: week 14

The last 14 weeks of training all came to fruition yesterday as I finished my 10th half marathon.  While I didn't PR, I am pretty gosh darn happy with how it turned out.  But, you'll have to wait for the recap on Wednesday...Taper week went pretty well, if I do say so myself.  I had some really great runs and I actually got a few easy lifts in.  By Saturday, my body felt the best it has in a long time.  I toed the starting line feeling confident in my training and better than I ever could imagine after 14 weeks of training.  It's a different story right now as I lay on the couch writing this though.  I'm tired and sore, but I still feel like a million bucks after that race.So, here's what taper week looked like:Monday:  30 minute easy run (3.58 miles @ 8:23/mile)5 rounds:Pushups 5xSquats 10xSitups 15xLunges 20xTuesday:  6 x 400 w/ 200 easy recovery (3.35 miles @ 8:16/mile)Situps 50xTwists 50xFlutters 50xSupermans 50xBicycles 50xToe Touches 50xWednesday:  30 minute easy run (3.68 miles @ 8:09/mile)5 rounds:KB Swings 8x, 25 lbsBox Jumps 10xBurpees 12xThursday:  3 x 5 reps of stairs (up + down)Front Squats 3 x 8, 45 lbsShoulder Press 3 x 8, 45 lbsFriday:  30 minute tempo - 10 minute warmup, 15 minutes @ 7:00-7:18/mile, 5 minute cool down (3.79 miles @ 7:55/mile)Saturday:  OFFSunday:  GO! St. Louis Half Marathon (13.18 miles @ 7:32/mile)Total:  27.58 milesWhile I'm totally looking forward to some time off and some super easy runs, I can't wait to start training again for my next big race!