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 25, 2007

Day 25

Gym was closed. Went for a run outside. Was wheezing because of the cold (and ofcourse my fitness level). Ran and walked for about 4o minutes. Skipped gym yesterday. Day before yesterday weird aches cropped up as I was on the treadmill - back of right thigh, front of left thigh, right ankle ache etc, had to stop after 1.5 miles.
Things don't look very promising. It is said that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but didn't work for me - it's another thing that I missed quite a few of those 21 days.

Posted by GB at 6:17 PM

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