Taper..is it really OK?

OK, the big race is a week away and I am feeling guilty about not doing a long run today! Managed to stretch my legs by doing a 5.5K run at a 6:00 pace. I felt really tired today and watched the Jays game that I PVRed last night then the end of today's game ...total of 4 hours of couch time! The rest of the week will be a series of short run...I think.