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!!!

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Almost skipped day 10

Went for a movie yesterday - money well spent. Thanks for the encouraging comments Caroline. Helps keep us going.
Today, cleaned apartment. In the evening couldn't decide whether to vacuum the apartment or go for the daily jog/walk. So, I vacuumed, and then went to the gym (oh, me so good!!!). Found the right balance - walk at 3.3 m/h for 5 mins and jog at 4.2 m/h for 4 mins. Could complete this 4 times. Felt good. I agree with NB - If nothing else, atleast I have moved my body these past 10 days.
The other day my niece was jumping down from the stairs. Made me remember the days when I could jump down from the sixth step and used to compete with friends as to who could go till the 8th step (sigh!). I hesitantly tried jumping from the 2nd step which made me realise the bulk I carry :(.

Posted by GB at 10:18 PM

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

One day at a time.

I start today (not a marathon though.) I hope I can be as dedicated as you have been.

November 11, 2007 at 7:48 AM

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