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 20, 2008

Day 81

Walked 3.3 miles in 60 min, this included a small hill.

Woke up late and then had to run some errands so the walk kept being pushed further and further down till at 4 pm I managed to just rush out. Called GB who as usual took some time making up her mind- she cant wake up early in the AM and then by PM shes not motivated enough- needs major research as to what is the ideal time for her to move.
Anyways, thankfully she had already mapped the walk for 4 miles but we finished only 3.3 'cos I was in a rush to come back home and prepare for the next working day. I kept imagining my household falling to pieces without me- the hubby irritated and antsy, the kids whining and bored. It is very humbling tho' that when I imagine that, I usually return to find things going on smoothly- hubby had baked some frozen buffalo wings in honor of the football games- he actually said-oh u'r back so soon, 13yo was busy chatting and 6yo was busy doing something.So all that rushing and cutting short the walk was no use.But again reinforces my belief that early AM is the best time to be done with the workout and it will be an ongoing battle to do that.
Off tomorrow, then tuesday R/W - am hoping to run slightly faster than usual even .2mph faster will be good.

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