Male 45 yo, 5'9", 135 lbs, marathon PR of 3:09 on about 55 mpw, going for 3:05 this year on about 65 mpw, peak of 70mpw, using Daniels, whose taper is short and hard. He has you running 90% peak mileage the week before.
What do you think about this instead.
3 Weeks Out, do 80% of peak volume, 56 miles
- Last long run 21 days before race, 20 miles
2 Weeks out, do 60% of peak volume, 42 miles
- MP workout 14 days before race, consisting of about 12 miles at MP and 14 miles total
- Shorter tempo workout 10 days before race, with 4 miles at tempo pace and 10 miles total
1 Week out, do 40% of peak volume, 28 miles
- Easy 10 miles, 7 days out
- Dress rehearsal 5 days out, with about 2 miles at MP and 5 miles total.