Notes
Sorta kinda not really a taper, but finish pace was close enough to my expected race pace (10mm). Developed a freak side ache (wtf, have not had one of those in ages) about 2/3 mile in. Finally let-up about a mile later. Felt good after that and picked up the pace.
Time to retire shoes. Forefoot is worn nearly through outersole to midsole. Criminy, those things have thin and soft outersole. Midsole feels pretty flat, too. Minimal squish.