Thursday, January 14, 2010

OK...I did it...and I have no regrets...

Well I did it. And I didn't even really think about it before I said yes. It had been a fleeting thoughts months back but I've gone and done it. I have signed up for a 1/2 marathon. 13.2 fun filled miles with thousands of others I don't know. Thankfully I will know 2 of the other marathoners (one of which is my best pal who I encouraged to join me--we're like Lucy and Ethel). Anyhow, the marathon is on April 11th; 86 days from now. I've printed off a training scheudule for us, purchased some shin "thingies" (to help compress the legs/calves and avoid shin splints which I am prone too), and have ordered some new running shoes. We've been walking for months, now we just have to work ourselves up to a jog. I'm super stoked about this goal and look forward to the challenge.
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    I am so excited to be the first commenter AND first follower on your blog! I am sure you will have many more in the days/weeks/months to come. Congratulations for signing up! I have promised a friend of mine that I would do a half marathon in the spring, but I am still (safely) unsigned up just in case I can't get ready in time. I know, I am terrible, and I should follow in your foot steps and just freakin' sign up!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 16, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    P.S. I am very excited to some day come back and post "I was there in the beginning! And look how far you have come!" :)

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  3. RuthJanuary 16, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Whoo! Congrats on signing up. I'm so excited for you. I have been wanting to do one for so long, but just haven't made an effort just yet. I think you just inspired me to sign up :)

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  4. Julie V.January 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    I'm a fellow weight-loss blogger and I enjoy reading other blogs as well...it's good to know I'm not alone! I'm thinking about signing up for a marathon in the end of March. I think when you make a commitment like that, you have no choice but to get in shape! Best of luck with your training, keep us updated!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Thank you everyone for reading my post and giving me a good pep-talk (I've been wavering). As I am sure you all know-weight loss isn't easy and takes more than "I'm gonna do it." This 1/2 marathon is a huge commitment and Julie is right-I have no choice but to get in shape (food wise and exercise wise).

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