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 - Wonderful day, back to marathon preparation

Went for a run in the evening one hour after having a salad (and unfortunately cookies). 3 months back would have made an excuse - Oh, I can't run/walk for atleast 2 hrs after eating as I get side splits, which was quite true, but I used to give up without making an effort - but today, decided to go ahead.
Ran about a mile and suddenly had a pain in the lower left of my stomach - more of a muscle pull or a tight muscle, never had it earlier. Started walking and was ok in about 5 minutes. Remembered a joke from 'In the Spirit of the marathon' - 'They wouldn't let a woman run a marathon in olden times as they thought her uterus would fall out' :)

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