17 yr old hs senior running first marathon in a week

OK, you are done. First, you got nothing to prove and everything to lose due to your age. I'd advise 5,5,8,4,2, 0. You will feel uncomfortable from the lack of running, but fresh legs will serve you well. You don't mention what you've done up 'til now, but if you want to throw in a couple fartlek minutes on the 8 miler, do so, but not all out. Everything you've read about not going out too hard is true. You will be running 2 events, an easy 20 and a "my God this is awful" (I assume you don't swear, but I'm probably older than your dad, so let me pretend) 10k. If anyone offers any advise other than to run LESS this week, ignore them. Less is better. You will also surprise yourself by doing much better than you think. Pick out your time per mile and try to keep it as long as possible. Also don't believe anyone you pace yourself with is invincable. I've run with people I thought could help me along and they've died even though they looked strong.

Good luck and congratulations. Cape Cod?

That sounds about right.

Hey Largo kid, this is Eric from Pinellas Park High. Good luck with the marathon, and i'll see you at our duel meet at the end of March.

Eric

You have dreads?

He's the only white person i've seen in real life with dreads.