Day 256.

Today is a rest day, though it seems I never really get a lot of "rest" on these days!  I am, however, enjoying the taper.  Tomorrow my long run is only 12 miles, and I'm looking forward to it.

Here's another "Kick in the Butt", from Runner's World:

"Act as if you already are. This is one of the many mantras that we employ when it comes time to go after a goal that is beyond what has already been accomplished. Breaking new ground physically requires you to first break that mental barrier so that it can come into being."

~Terrence Mahon, Team Running USA's head coach