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!!!

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Day 67 - First injury?

Day 65, friday afternoon, while sitting on the couch, I had a sudden pain in the sole on the outer side of my foot between the ball and the heel. Initially the area was small and felt like the dull ache after one gets a thorn or needle or pin stuck in the sole. I checked the area but found nothing there, no needle or pin prick. I ignored the pain and went about doing whatever I was doing. By the evening, the area and intensity of the pain had increased. I checked the web, but didnt find anything helpful. Had to take ibuprofen for the pain.
Next day, was slightly better, but hurt when I walked. Walked with foot tilted towards the inside i.e. pronated ;), wow, have started using the running terminology.
Today, much much better, but didnt go for a walk or run as didnt want to aggravate the injury. Hopefully, things would be much better tomorrow, and I'll go for a walk atleast if not a run.
Was thinking, how much a small injury can affect your schedule. I still don't know what the pain is all about as it didnt occur when I was running, but started around 20 hrs after my last workout when I was sitting on the couch :(

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