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, February 24, 2008

8 mile run - I died yesterday

A very very bad run/walk/shuffle.

Started bad, had a weak feeling in my legs. I have written about this before - when my legs are too weak to take even a step - but usually there is a reason for it, I havent eaten since some hours or havent eaten right. But ate right the night before and made it a point to eat a pbj sandwich before the run. Well, started with that feeling and ended with that feeling, the last mile was the worst, just wanted to lie down on the pavement......

NB is insisting that it is because I dont workout during the week. That may be the reason, I dont know....I have told NB that I will not do the runs with her anymore since all I do is slow her down. Yesterday, I am sure she could have run the 8 miles in less than 2 hrs, but I just slowed her down :(

So from next week, either I am going to drop this whole idea which was not my idea in the first place OR I'll do my runs alone...

After the run, made sure I had adequate water and food so that wouldnt get a headache like always. Body was aching and tired, but had to go for car servicing which took 5 hrs. I was so tired at the end of the day. Had a headache which got worse - had to take an ibuprofen :(

Slept for 10 hrs and am as fresh as a daisy :) with no aches whatsoever.

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