knee problems in race week

 I am still having issues with my knee, and I think I have a shin splint too, with my half on Saturday.  Do you think I am ok if I just do nothing the rest of the week?  I had planned to do a light 3 miles yesterday (that I skipped) and 2 miles tomorrow, but I am thinking of just stretching and hoping to heal up.  I am a little worried as I really scaled back the training because of the injuries the last week.  My last long run (11 miles or so) was a week ago Saturday, and since then I have only had one 3 (last Wednesday)  and one 5 mile light run (Saturday) on the TM.

You won't gain anything by running between now and then but you could further hunder your race. I'd rest it and maybe add some ice massage.

REST REST REST!!!!

Rest, and take care of the knee.
Don't risk further injury.
If you did 11 miles the other day you will be able to do 13 on Saturday, as long as you don't injure yourself and your leg holds up during the race.
The excitement of the race atmosphere will carry you through.  You aren't going to lose a considerable amount of conditioning in that amount of time.

Tape your knee and shin for the race to give you some extra support
Here are some videos on taping shin splints, they also have them for the knee
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kinesio+tape+shi n+splints&search_type=&aq=f

Good luck, looking forward to reading the race report.

Scott

 Thanks Scott, I ordered some of that spider tape, hopefully it gets here in time.

definitely rest.  i can tell you tapering and forced rest wasn't easy for me but it was worth it, good luck!

Rest it!!

 ok..  I am going to rest.. its killing me though - no running or lifting for a whole week?!  Boy have times changed for me :)  I year ago, I couldn't go 12 hours without a doughnut, now I need to run or lift or move somehow!    

it's a beautiful change, ain't it!!!  Very proud of you!

go for an easy swim, that seemed to get me over the hump for a couple of days during my taper.