Marathons are fun! No, really!
I've been reading Jillian's status messages which are actually quotes from some inspirational mindwashing book on running. I think I'm falling for it. Past knowledge of the pain and agony of training and racing is being shed, revealing an inner core of hope, decisiveness and being a dumbass.
Any other girls up for running the Nike Women's Marathon in SF? You get a Tiffany&Co necklace for finishing. I WANT one. Grayce, I'm looking at you. Because you're probably the only other girl that reads this with the right blend of running/consumerism. :) You can crash on my couch!
Oct. '08. Start running! I figure it's the last year I'll be in SF, so it'll be perfect!
Yay!
You know it! I think the Nike one will be ok - it's the official SF one that's supposed to be awful. But, I have put off really looking into it. You and your sister are more than welcome for either the halfie or the full - I should have a decent place for you to crash at. :)
OK, here is the Men's Health 12-weeke Half-Marathon Training Plan. Expect to get burnt out on training about mid-way through - just take a week off, ice, watch movies, maybe walk around a bit or swim, and then repeat the week you left off.
Training: If you aren't up to running 4 miles comfortably, just take a few weeks to work up to it (start where you can and just increase per week). This schedule is great, because you can add/subtract to it depending on where you are. I'm going to extend it for marathon training, but for the halfie, you can throw in a rest week because we've got the time.
Of course!
I'd say use a Strength day or a Cardio, depending on how much you push yourself in class. Since the goal is to build overall leg/body fitness, stretching+light strength will work in the plan - just try to keep pushing yourself. If it's an easy yoga class, throw in a set of weights or a quick spin on the bike to get your heart rate up.
Count me in!
I heard they have handsome men in tuxedos who hand out Ghirardelli chocolates too. M'mmm... I also want a Tiffany & Co necklace! *HEEHEE* Those SF hills are going to kill me. Would you be mad if I said I only wanted to do a half? My sister would like to join and said she would do a full marathon with you.
Also, I will need some guidance for training! Maybe we can use our Nike+ stuff to guide our progress.