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!!!

Monday, January 28, 2008

Day 89 Goals

2.85 miles, 50 min, R 1min 4mph/W1min 3mph

Very slow today and tired , had to push myself to even run the 1 min at a time, tried to slow down but that felt like dragging my feet and didnt speed up thinking would not be able to do the whole 45 min.Finished in 50 min including a warmup and cooldown of 5 min each. But finished strong, could have gone on at the same rate for another 10 min atleast if didnt have to cook dinner.
Ended with atleast 10 min of stretches , learnt my lesson -try to be more regular with those to prevent the aches and pains.
The eating was average, took the kids to TacoBell after school as both had half days. So ate a bean burrito and some cheesy potatoes, but then had some chips and a scone because GB dropped by after work for a cup of tea, so its GBs fault that I went off my Diet.
I am having a good effect on my family- my husband is pretty active-runs 3-4 times a week, today he came from work and I , me, myself motivated him to workout- its another story that dinner is not ready and I want to post this too.

Goals for this week:
1. Run/Walk on M,W,Sat-LSD of 2.5- include hills
2. Tues,thurs,Sun-walk for 40-45 min and stretch
3. Any 2 days free weights for 20 min each session.
4. Diet: No 2nd helpings- eat anything(except packaged goods) but only ONE portion.
5. Buy waterbottles, one snack to try while running, SHOES.

Best of luck:)

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