Philly half-marathon training

 The Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon is only 3 weeks from tomorrow!  Holy crap I almost fainted writing that.  So I guess that means I'm feeling really prepared for my first half- no and yes.  No, I have not been training like I planned too.  A little over a month ago I came up with an extensive 8-week training plan that consisted of 3 days of running (including one long run), 2 days of strength training and 2 days of rest/yoga and stretching per/week.  I've probably stuck to about 40% of that plan.  Why?  Something called my life has gotten in the way.  I know, I've heard it all- schedule workouts, put your workout clothes on right away, mantras, etc.  One, I schedule my workouts in multiple calendars but have a work, volunteering and studying schedule that changes daily and right now, I'm choosing making money and not failing over running.  Two, I wear workout clothes as my normal clothes anyway so that's not doing a damn thing.  Three, I can't seem to memorize mantras. 

Ok, so in reality, I've always been busy but I have also always been able to walk to the gym or to where I want to run, now I have to drive.  I can no longer run from class to work to the gym (which also used to be where work was in college) in a span of ten minutes, I now have 40 minute long commutes.  I also don't have a perfectly set schedule that running fits into so nicely.  I'm not trying to complain, I like being busy more than alternative.  What I'm trying to say is that I've just had to adapt and accept it.  I am only running 2-3 days/week, which isn't great, but I always manage to get my long run in.  I am stretching often and doing yoga usually every other week and have tried to strength train once a week as well.  It's not what my plan says, but I feel like my endurance is increasing, I am staying healthy (no injuries or illness *knock on wood*) and I am not at all burnt out.  Finally, I'm just simply trying to finish.  I'm excited about the crowds, the course, seeing friends and family,  and the food (when I'm done)!  So that's the yes part of my preparedness.  Every day is a new opportunity for me to prepare and for these next three weeks that is what I am going to do- mentally and physically.

Anyone else running a half-marathon soon?  Any tips for me from veterans?