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, August 30, 2008

LSD 9 miles

9 miles in 132 min, 14.6minmile.

Started at 4.44AM, still dark, no traffic, temp72degrees with a slight cool breeze. But I think it must have been warmer because I was sweating in no time.
Today had a strategy for once. Decided to R3min/W2min and it worked good for quite some time. Till we came to a big bad hill at 3 miles which we walked up, and then ran more than 10 min but it was all a slow down hill. Did the same route as GB last week, had another hill at 7 miles, which we again walked up. Finished the whole session by 7 AM and the sun wasnt even up today.

Today felt very tired at the end of it, dont know why, because I had hydrated well yesterday and had a good carbohydrate laden dinner. I guess these things happen. But satisfied.

Am dreading the 23 miles next weekend. That might bring me down. Have to psych myself for it, have 6 days to prepare for it.

Posted by NB at 9:42 AM

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