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!!!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Day 31

5.85 miles in 1hr 40 min, outside

So went for a walk/run in the morning at 7 AM. GB was so mad at me for waking her up early in the morning on a saturday, but my point is that the marathon is going to be at 5AM, so we can train our bodies from now itself to get used to running in the AM. Also its going to be only once a week and if you leave the long run for the rest of the day usually its missed.
Started from my house, knew the temps will be cold at 33 degrees but didnt realise, so cold! By the time I reached her apt the backs my hands, my forearms, my nose and cheeks and forehead was frozen. Next time surely will wear gloves and a scarf.
Ran/walked slowly,was surprised that ran for the most part even tho it was a shuffle and there was some incline too.Overall felt good at the end, actually cleaned house and ran some errands, hurt only when got up after sitting in the sun for 15 min, oh my poor back and my legs. Did some stretching and now feeling better in the evening.

Satisfied with the run/walk.

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