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!!!

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Day 11

Completed 2 miles in 33 mins with running at 4.2 m/h and walking at 3.2 m/h. Did a very slow extra half mile to start increasing the distance. Plan to jog/walk for 2.5 miles this week and then increase the distance to 3m.
Greg, you scared me here :). I have heard a lot about the injuries related to a marathon preparation or a marathon itself. I just keep reminding myself that my first priority here is health and then the marathon. As it is, I don't have very strong knees or a strong body for that matter.
But this is a 1 year goal for me. 20 years later I don't want to regret not doing this. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out, atleast I tried.

Posted by GB at 10:15 PM

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