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, April 13, 2008

Half marathon preparations

Almost 2 weeks since I blogged. I have been more regular with the logging but just couldnt find the time to put down all my thoughts here.

Things I have noted:

-- Our half-M will start at 8.15 AM and sunrise here is at 6.30 AM so by the time we are in the middle of our run, it will be almost afternoon. So we need to have a hat/cap to keep the sun out . And now I know why some runners, esp those doing the runs at noon have their sunglasses on. The sunshine on the raoad really pierces ones eyes and it makes us more tired than we are.

-- The water stands at the half-M are going to be at 2 mile intervals, and yesterdays short run taught us that we need water even on those short distances so we will have to carry the water/gatorade bottles

--I need to have GB run with me, because she is the one who knows how to pace, otherwise I run at 5mph for 1 min and the pant and crawl for the next 3. So I have to work and up my motivational, inspirational talks with her.

-- I didnt do a couple of workouts this past week and I really felt it even on this short run. On the other hand the 2 free weights sessions did help with my posture.

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