Taper: Marathon speak for "I do nothing"

Near as I can tell, the real point of the taper is to make the desire to go for a freaking run at least big enough to mitigate the sense of dread at the start line of a marathon.

I haven't run since Wednesday when I went with Beth.  Friday I hit the elliptical and rowing machine and today I did Pilates.  Tomorrow is my last 10-miler before race day (which per tradition, will be completed along the Ft Snelling trail).

On tap for the rest of the week - a hill run on Tuesday with Team:Work, and an easy four on Thursday (when I don't have to work because it's a Jewish holiday). 

Since I'm not actually doing anything, I came up with some great running songs of varying tempos for you to enjoy!

• Maroon 5 - Moves like Jagger.  New to my playlist.  Although I have a friend who's already started the Facebook push for Maroon 5 to play the superbowl with Mic Jagger as a special guest.
• AWOLNation - Sail.  Speaking of loud running songs.
• INXS - Beautiful Girl.  This does not sound like INXS but is a great song.
• OneRepublic - All the right moves.  I'd never seen the video before.  I like the costumes.
• Pink - F#ckin Perfect.  Also a good song for beginners to learn on the guitar!