Dick Vincent deserves all the credit in the world for the race. I help Dick with some things and also on race day announce on the radio (WKNY 1490 AM).
You should increase weekly mileage no more than 10 percent. If you run 20 miles this week, then you should run no more than 22 next week.
Swimming and biking helps gives your body a break.
If you run every day at race pace you're going to get hurt.