Marathon Preparation - From couch to 26.2 miles

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, August 21, 2008

R/W, Effort!

Did 4.1m in 57-58 min, a 14minmile. WOW! It all boils down to effort and mind over matter and a very motivated GB who made me run all the way and kept pushing even if I lagged behind and made me run even if she trailed behind.
It could also be due to the fact that she had a 6AM meeting to attend.

I simply couldnt believe my time, so I recalculated the distance and asked my husband twice that 4.58 AM to 5.55 AM is 57 min.

I know that 4 miles in 57 min is not great, and we should actually be able to repeat it 6 times now to complete a marathon, but atleast we came out of our comfort zone and did some huffing and puffing.

So, good job GB and NB , keep it up.

On a side note, came home and did some yoga stretches for 15 min and now feel as good as new.All set to start my day as mom,wife,worker bee, friend etc etc etc.

Posted by NB at 6:28 AM

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