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!!!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Day 86 - Rest day? Is this marathon preparation? Hilarious

Still raining!

Rest day since we are supposed to go for our long run tomorrow (per NB). Now, even though I really want to go for the long run tomorrow, chances are slim because of the inclement weather. I could have been honest with myself and gone to the gym, but my overworked (ha!) body needed to be fully rested before the long run tomorrow....what should I do about myself???? lazy, no drive, no goals, no interest :(

I am not going anywhere with this....december was a good month and I had seen an improvement in my workouts.....but I think I hardly ran/walked in Jan. I don't want to back out now as there is no real reason/excuse too. Also, there's every reason to continue...when I was running/walking in dec, I saw an improvement in my mood, skin and general health...shouldn't that be motivation enough???

3 months of marathon preparation has taught me how consistent effort shows results, even though slow, but results are there....if I stop now (as if I am doing anything :(...), 6-8 months down the line I'll think about where I would have been had I continued....

Enough of these thoughts....time for humor, something I found on the web:

You know you are a runner when:

  • when you use the words "easy" and "long run" in the same sentence.
  • when you spend more time on sites like this than you do work :)
  • when you dream about running. (NB had her first running dream yesterday, so I guess she entered the league :))

1 comment:

Abimars said...

You're so right about consistent efforts showing results eventually. Couldn't resist dropping a comment as I can so identify with "easy" and "long run" in the same sentence and spending more time on running blogs than work.
Goodluck with the training