I always dread the last final before before the tapering begins. I was presantly surprised was how nice the morning turned out. I had set my alarm on Saturday, this has to be a streak of madness, so I could down some coffee and my breakfast so my stomach had time to settle. I forcast hadn't been looking good starting late morning, so I was out the door at 8:30, on my feet till noon. 21+ miles, last mile of hills... scone break at the coffee shop at 16 miles. I guess I am ready as I will ever be... read more