Marathon Preparation - From couch to 26.2 miles

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!!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Day 7

2 sets upper body with 5 pound weights, 2 sets stretches from www.familydoctor.org, 10 sun salutations, time 50 min.
Today will research shinsplints prevention and treatment. I start hurting when I am on the treadmill after 15-20 min.
GB is the gadget queen so she will find a way to 1) measure the distance for our long run/walks and 2) to measure the run/walk time sessions when on the road.
Feeling so good right now, why am I subjecting my 40 year old body to the rigors of running, I dont know, have 1 year to think about it.

Posted by NB at 6:55 AM

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