Don't fix it if it ain't broke. For a HM I pretty much do the same thing. Starting three days out I just back off pace. The day before I might go do a 4 miler, 1 mile warm-up, 2 miles at HM pace, and 1 mile cool down. Just touching race speed briefly the day before gives me confidence.

I'm going to see how I feel. Last night the side of my leg was hurting, but today I had the good doc do graston on it and that'll probably take care of it. The HM is important, but I also am healing my shin splint and do not need a new injury. The weekend with the 17+8 was a bit much.