A friend of mine wrote a short story on her marathon route, I think this is a good idea for me as well because it will help me reflect on the past expierance and help me see my growth going forward so here we are October 12, 2011 and about a week an a half from completing the marathon! The events I did to get me to this point I wanted to illistrate for myself and or others. We all know in february I didn't run at all so this is cool, results from my first event:
Get in gear 10k 1:19:42 avg mile 12:50
Mpls 25k 10k mile avg 13:07
Twin cities marathon avg mile 13:45
Overall i suppose they are close and not bad considering the extra length between the races.
So it's marathon morning, not quite sure things have soaked in yet that I'm doing this! Woke up with no issues and had breakfast(oatmeal mixed with banana) it was good! I showered and got dressed, I had everything laid out the night before.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Week one in the books
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - Ran 3.01 Miles in 38:17Wednesday - Ran 4.03 Miles in 47:31
Thursday - Ran 3.24 Miles in 40:14
Friday - Rest
Saturday - Ran 8.27 Miles in 1:43:28
Sunday - Biked 15.81 Miles in 1:33:44
I'm pretty pleased with week one results. I thought to myself Friday night, "I'm scared out of my mind to run 8 miles" but then I made it! I was a little off course on the run and Stacey had to pick me up, she only had to get me because we had to go somewhere and I had to rush home, I could have finished at 11 miles that day.
This next week is a similar work out other than Saturday jumps up to 9. Looking forward to it!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Official Training
Holy Shit! Back in December/January I came up with this crazy idea to run the Twin Cities Marathon. I knew a gal from work Bree Williamson put together a 12 week training program that I stuck to fairly well for the first 6-8 weeks. I was pretty excited early on and enjoyed working out with my Bro Drew but that didn't work out for the long hall. Now its June 5th and the marathon is 119 days away!
I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. Hopefully I'll give you weekly updates, I was horrible at this previously so we'll see if I can do better now. I am going to look for a Half Marathon to do in week seven because I am scheduled for a 14 mile run that Saturday so why not just participate in a half? The favorite part of a run is the starting, I love the pattern of the feet pounding on the pavement.
I'm using Hal Higdon's Novice 2 plan. Hopefully I'll give you weekly updates, I was horrible at this previously so we'll see if I can do better now. I am going to look for a Half Marathon to do in week seven because I am scheduled for a 14 mile run that Saturday so why not just participate in a half? The favorite part of a run is the starting, I love the pattern of the feet pounding on the pavement.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Week 1
Week 1 is over! Today was a lot of fun surprisingly too! I did the scheduled workout and lasted 13.5 minutes, great idea to put the towel over the time, thanks Bree! Sunday is a rest day then next week is the same workout schedule as this week, goal for next week to beat this weeks times.
Dr. Appointment on Tuesday, will be fun to get the A1c, and other #'s and compare them again in 12 weeks. As far as sugar levels go, they've been a lot better this week, I'm anxious to schedule an appointment with a nurse and dietitian to see about eating the right foods and changing that lifestyle as well. I've been referred before but never really done any planning so I figure if I'm going to run this marathon and change my life I should change my eating habits too.
Still no time for weights, maybe when the sun is out more I'll have more motivation to do a run in the morning and life in the p.m. I really want to weigh myself but I'm going to hold out for end of week three so hopefully I see a bigger number and keep motivation rather than see a small number and get discouraged.
Dr. Appointment on Tuesday, will be fun to get the A1c, and other #'s and compare them again in 12 weeks. As far as sugar levels go, they've been a lot better this week, I'm anxious to schedule an appointment with a nurse and dietitian to see about eating the right foods and changing that lifestyle as well. I've been referred before but never really done any planning so I figure if I'm going to run this marathon and change my life I should change my eating habits too.
Still no time for weights, maybe when the sun is out more I'll have more motivation to do a run in the morning and life in the p.m. I really want to weigh myself but I'm going to hold out for end of week three so hopefully I see a bigger number and keep motivation rather than see a small number and get discouraged.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Week 1 almost over
I'd say the week was a success, I was supposed to run 4 minutes then walk 2 minutes. Why is it feel like the two minute walk goes so quick and the four minute run is FOREVER? So day one was 3 miles, I didn't track my time, I should have but didn't the only time I can remember is Wednesday and that was 4 miles in 56:00, that is a 14 minute mile. Today was 3 miles and I got done in 39 minutes so that was a 13 minute mile. Saturday is a run until you can't stop day so my trainer suggested that I put a towel over the time and run until I can't then I won't know how much time has gone by and it takes some of the phycology out of it.
Talk about great sugar levels this week too!
Next weeks routine is the same as this week, no time for weight training yet so the goal for next week will be to beat this weeks times and follow the 4/2 plan closer.
Have a great weekend!
Talk about great sugar levels this week too!
Next weeks routine is the same as this week, no time for weight training yet so the goal for next week will be to beat this weeks times and follow the 4/2 plan closer.
Have a great weekend!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What did I get myself into?
$89.00 12 week weight loss challenge - paid starts tomorrow
$100.00 Entry to the Twin Cities Marathon - paid
$100.00 Brianna Williamson - personal trainer to develope training program to get into shape for 16 week marathon training
$140.00 - Shoes purchased on Saturday
I have an extra tool of motivation up my sleeve, stay tuned for that!
Week one schedule:
Good night people!
$100.00 Entry to the Twin Cities Marathon - paid
$100.00 Brianna Williamson - personal trainer to develope training program to get into shape for 16 week marathon training
$140.00 - Shoes purchased on Saturday
I have an extra tool of motivation up my sleeve, stay tuned for that!
Week one schedule:
| WEEK | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| 1 | 2/7/2011 R4/W2 (3 miles) | 02/08/2011 R4/W2 (2 miles) | 02/09/2011 R4/W2 (4 miles) | 02/10/2011 Cross Train | 02/11/2011 R4/W2 (3 miles) | Run without walking | Rest |
Good night people!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Signed up for part one
So I went to the Eagan Community Center today and signed up for their weight loss challenge. The key goal for this is to have use to a indoor facility to start my training for the Twin Cities Marathon. It cost $89.00 and will allow me to run and build my endurance so that when the 16 week training is here my body will be able to handle the training needed.
So weighing in and taking the before picture was a bit more awkward than I thought it would be, a couple of women looked over, I believe it was three and based on their expressions they weren't thinking, "wow, look at that hottie" I imagine their thoughts were a mix between "omg, you look ridiculous" or "good for you, you can do it" or "good lucky buddy, I might check you out someday" sure I'm married but getting a lady to turn her head at me could be nice for self esteem, confidence, and who doesn't like being checked out?
Weighed in at 249.4, if I can get my hands on the before picture I'll post it. I am able to use the facility starting February 7th, all those that have been asking me how the running has been going, IT STARTS 2/7/11!
Registration for the marathon opens at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2nd so that is an hour or so away and I plan to stay awake and register, once I register it is real and I am stuck running.
Futures post will be in a few weeks, either with week 1 results or after the week 3 weigh in, we'll see how it goes.
So weighing in and taking the before picture was a bit more awkward than I thought it would be, a couple of women looked over, I believe it was three and based on their expressions they weren't thinking, "wow, look at that hottie" I imagine their thoughts were a mix between "omg, you look ridiculous" or "good for you, you can do it" or "good lucky buddy, I might check you out someday" sure I'm married but getting a lady to turn her head at me could be nice for self esteem, confidence, and who doesn't like being checked out?
Weighed in at 249.4, if I can get my hands on the before picture I'll post it. I am able to use the facility starting February 7th, all those that have been asking me how the running has been going, IT STARTS 2/7/11!
Registration for the marathon opens at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 2nd so that is an hour or so away and I plan to stay awake and register, once I register it is real and I am stuck running.
Futures post will be in a few weeks, either with week 1 results or after the week 3 weigh in, we'll see how it goes.
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