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!!!

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Effect of long run of 5 miles

Not good, the effects are not good.
I reached home exhausted. Stretched, bathed, went to NB's place for breakfast. Returned home with a slight headache which got worse. Felt fatigued. Went to sleep, didnt really help.
So presently, I am not having any particular ache (except for the headache which is much better with the ibuprofen), but am feeling like there is no energy in me. Talked to NB, she is ok except for the knee issues she had in the morning. She returned from the run, made breakfast for family, took her kids shopping, came back and cleaned the house and slept for 40 mins somewhere in between...phew!!
When I was running 3 miles in dec, I kept saying that I could go a little more, but today, after the 5 miles, I am totally depleted. Before the run, I kept saying I would do 6 miles next week even though according to NB's plan we are supposed to do 2.5 miles. But after the run I am going to take her up on her proposal to do only 2.5 miles next week.

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