I like Nike’s running mantra for this week, “Don’t taper, sharpen.” I’m running faster during this second to last week of marathon training.

I’m feeling good about my progress. 

I had to cut short my longer run thanks to a sore hip. That’s something I haven’t experienced so far in my training. I’ve looked up every stretch, iced and foam rolled to combat the soreness. It’s starting to feel a bit better. 

I need to be ready and fresh when I hit that start line. Any advice for first timers on how to best handle these last two weeks? You can reach out to me on Facebook, just search Lisa Chavarria NBC5.