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, July 20, 2008

Recovery day, post 14 miler

Yesterday was good, felt generalised soreness after the 14 miles but no specific pains any where. Took 2 short naps and woke up this morning with some tightness bt no pain. Got on the yoga mat and did 30 min slow yoga session.I think I tweaked something in the left knee then because after that it started feeling sore and heavy. No sharp pain, no pain on climbing stairs, just this nagging ache. Have been icing it since then with little relief. No pain in the left foot so far.

Had wanted to take the day off and rest but GB called in the PM saying she was sore but still wanted to do a short walking session. That motivated me and ended up walking 2 miles in... 60 min!!! Two overweight women. me limping on the left and she on the right because her right shin was hurting along with other aches and pains. We walked slowly and talked fast and I felt good that I had done something in the end. The knee is stll the same. I just hope it will get better in a day or two.

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