Peak run!

Welp, I survived it. Despite illness (last week) and scheduling conflicts, I got through the peak run on the training plan (34.2kms, 3:16:45, avg pace 5:45/km…too quick, methinks). Now just have to somehow find another 8kms in the tank… I did a marathon trial run, got up early and ate, dressed, bathroom business and started at run time for the race. Good learning experience. Holy god I’m looking forward to this taper, haha. A goal: finish without walking. B goal: Sub 4:15:00. C goal: Sub 4 hr (might be a stretch, however the mara course is a LOT flatter than today’s run, I’ve been deliberately doing my longest runs on hills for the last few weeks to push the effort and hope that marathon day feels a little easier because of it. We’ll see). Any tips from here?