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, June 16, 2008

Vacation time

R/W 2.5miles yest in 42 min . Beautiful weather, enjoyed the new surroundings, greenery everywhere. 

Went again this morning, just walked fast, dont anticipate running this week, or the elliptical, even tho theres a nice one here. Total change of speed and scenery. No talking about speed-or the lack of it!, distance etc. 
Keep browsing the blogs, completerunning has some new blogs each week . Theres a nice blog I read recently by Lance Breger and his latest post was on the fact that to lose weight you have to concentrate on the eating part- the running is not going to help u lose any weight. 
I am still waiting for this simple fact to sink in. I do start off each week with the plan to keep a food journal and be mindful of what I put in my mouth each time, but by dinner that day I forget the plan.
My kids used to keep making fun of  constantly being on the web or talking about running etc. Now they have given up!
Keep on running on!

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