half tapering question..

So I caught myself telling someone at work about my half that's "not until the middle of June, the 13th" when they reminded me that it was only like ten days away.  TEN DAYS!!  So I've got a couple questions about tapering...really though, only 10 days??

So I'm doing a 10k on Saturday and I was wondering what other people did the week before their half...should I do a couple of short runs next week? Should I base them on distance or time? 

My longest run has been 11 miles, I've only done it once and the last 2 miles were kind of tough on the knees - but I figure that if I can do 11 I can do 13.1 right??  Seriously, if this is a bad assumption on my part let me know...I've tried to prepare myself as much as I can, but I'm just not sure if I'm ready...perhaps I'm just freaking out because I kept thinking that it wasn't until the middle of June...which has suddenly become next weekend..yikes!!

 I have my second half Sunday.. this week I ran a 5k on Saturday, 4 miles on the tm on Monday, and 2 easy miles yesterday, and I'm going to rest until the race.  My last really long run was about 7.5 miles 2 weeks ago.  My first half I ran a couple of hard 11 milers about 10 days and 15 days before the race and really had my knees and calves hurting right from the starting line.  Thought I would try a different approach this time.  I guess we'll see very soon!  

based on what i did before my 10 mile, i wouldn't do any one run more than 5 miles the week before, and keep them pretty easy.  I didn't run at all the week before because i was nursing an injury and completed my 10 in a faster time than expected (even if i hadn't been injured!).

DUUUUUUDE... You are more than ready!!! Enjoy your race this weekend and take it easy next week. Maybe just a couple 2-3 mile light and easy runs, then try to stay off your feet the day or two leading up to the race. I know you are going to rock it!

Thanks guys - I'll probably just do a couple light runs next week...hopefully it'll be enough to take the edge off.  I guess I was just as nervous about my first 5k too, waaaaay back in November '09, but I finished and it was all good, so I'm probably set and should just lay off the head games!!  As always, thanks for the advice guys!!

Andrew, good luck on Sunday!! 

 I've been training with Team Challenge (like Team in Training but only for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America).  Here's what our coach said to do for our last two weeks before the Half Marathon (this is for intermediate runners, which my husband is doing, I'm walking).

·      CT = Cross Training:  Perform an activity of your choice such as biking, swimming, aerobics, strength training, etc. You do not have to push hard, just be active and move your body.  Contact me if you need any suggestions.

·      AR = Active Recovery: This is a rest day but be sure to keep moving and stretch throughout the day. Try not to stay still on these days.  Go for a short walk, do yoga or something to work out any soreness in your legs.

Two weeks before:
Sat: training - 12 miles
Sun: AR
M:  CT
T: CT or rest
W:  6 miles
Th: CT
F: Rest
Sat:  training - 4 miles
Sun: AR
Mon: CT
Tue: CT or rest
Wed: 5 miles
Thurs: CT or rest
Fri: Rest
Sat: drive up to Napa (Team walk in Napa, but no 
Sun: Race Day