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!!!

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Wasted workout

Tried very hard to complete a good running workout at a decent level, but no!
It was so hot, got onto the tmill, thanked the heavens that I didnt have to slog outside , the whole area is covered with smog, and after 20 min of trying my level best to run atleast 2 min at 4.6mph, gave up. Then remembered J. Galloways advice- if its hot your speed should be 2min/mile slower than usual, so stopped feeling guilty and walked at 2.8mph. Did finish 2.5miles atleast.

Made a decision, if ever train for another race, it will have to be a spring race, dont want to spend the summer training in this heat for a fall race.

Very stiff in the mornings nowadays, so for the past week routine is to crawl out of bed onto the yoga mat, do the asnas laying down first and then the sitting ones and then the sun-salutations in the end. By the last sun salutation, start feeling human enough to start the day. Just a few years ago, when I was younger and this body was flexibler?, I would spring out of bed and start my yoga practice with the sun salutations. Life!!

And I have gained weight, can u believe that! No , I am definately not on a hogging spree, but I have gained 4 pounds in the last week, suddenly, just like that! So much for my goal of losing 5 pds this month. I am never going to say that I will try and lose weight again, those words make me gain weight.

Whatever!! So long for now.

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