I like using a three needle bind off instead of grafting. They way I don't have to cut the yarn and it keeps my tension more even.

I think they are those scoobie cords that used to be popular to make bracelets and keychains. But I'm also curious how they would be used to hold stitches!

For assistance work is it better to

• run the same exercises each week for multiple cycles
• run the same exercises for one cycle and switch it up the next one
• choose new assistance work each week

Bonus question
Should you run the same push/pull/leg assistance exercises every workout or one set for each day?

I want to run the 531 beginner program from the wiki but it is a bit unclear about that. They just say to not overthink it but I would like to do it right.

Well done! That is quite the accomplishment!
How did you find the experience?
And do you have planning to run another race?