365 days, 1 year, 2 inactive bored sisters, one thinks any goal is too small for her, the other wants to try everything but is not sure where to start. So Ok, the challenge- run the first full marathon within 365 days. Start date: Nov 1st 2007 End date : Nov 1st 2008. Will we be able to do it??

OUR GOAL - NIKE WOMEN'S MARATHON (OCT 19, 2008)

Nov 1, 2007-------------->FEB - 9Mleft--------------->MAY - Completed Half Marathon!!!! 6Mleft---------------->AUG - 3Mleft--------------->Oct 19, 2008 -D DAY!!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - We were able to complete, yes complete :) the Nike Marathon - our first marathon - in about 6 hrs 40 mins.Our next goal - Lose weight!!! 36 pounds in 365 days - a lofty one considering that even the marathon training couldn't help us lose a few of the extra pounds.

VISIT US AT OUR WEIGHT LOSS BLOG

MapMyRun.com - a vital tool for marathon preparation PBS Nova Marathon Challenge - Inspirational marathon training video Our progress (or not) - Check out our daily log!!!

Monday, November 19, 2007

Day 19

W4D1 of C25k, 2 sets of 3 min at 4.5mph, 2min at 3.7mph,5min at 4.5mph,3min at 3.7mph. 2.25 miles, 34 min inc.warmup and cooldown

Was able to do it fairly easily, could be because have decreased the speed to almost a shuffle now. Or because took yesterday off,or because did the run not as soon as I woke up but 1 hour later, or because slept well last night. If I knew the reason I would have every workout a star one.Did get the tightness in the right leg but thankfully only at the end of the 30 min workout. Also I am giving myself atleast 5 min to warmup with a walk at a slow pace.
Then iced my legs again and feel so good.
Might have to add a couple of days of easy walking/elliptical/stationary bike to the program because with working out only 4 days a week, i am doing aerobic activity only 16 out of the 30 days in a month and my aim is to do atleast 20/30 days.
Today was a good day ,didnt feel heavy while running , no breathlessness etc. Should mark these days with a star or a happy face.

1 comment:

TNTcoach Ken said...

LOL. It does get easier, believe me. By all means give yourself some stars and A++, you deserve them. Sounds like you’re finding out the importance of warming up and cooling down and most importantly ICE!