Yep I cannot believe that girl transformed into the athlete that stands before you now......
I cannot believe it! Even as I am typing this I feel a bit jittery.... But I committed to running the Philadelphia Marathon on November 20, 2011. I am committing to run an entire 26.2 miles. Saying it out loud makes me nervous! The longest I have run is 13.1 miles. I started running back in June of 2010 and did my first 5K in August of 2010. Now only 17 months after my first race I will be completing a marathon.
This journey has been so awesome. It has been hard do not get me wrong, but with each new goal I set it gives me fire to keep going and moving forward. So after my half marathon on Sunday I will take 2 weeks off running per doctor's orders and then it is marathon training to begin!
Now to decide on a training plan and get ready! I am thinking I will be running early in the morning this summer since it will be heating up around here soon. Long runs will be on the weekends early in the morning as usual. My ultimate goal is to qualify for the Boston Marathon the holy grail ;) the time must be 3:35 they have toughened up the times a bit so I definitely have my work cut out for me!
I would love to hear from my fellow runners with any advice :)
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I am so excited for you!
The things you have accomplished are truly amazing. I started running 17 months ago - yet I still struggle with completing a 5k in less than 45 minutes. Here you are running 1/2 marathons.
You make me realize how much I could achieve if I would just commit 100%.
I'm not a runner - I'm a person that is trying to lose weight and uses running as an exercise.
You... my dear friend...are a RUNNER!! ;)
Wanted to let you know that you're my inspiration for today's blog post. ;)
http://diaryoffatwoman.blogspot.com/2011/05/things-i-could-achieve-with-pure.html
Wow, that is so amazing, good for you!! You will do great!
Love your blog - the picture of you and your daughter is so sweet! :)
EEEE how exciting!!! :)
Really excited for you!! Can't wait to follow your training!
i have been following your blog for a couple of months now and love it! i also have decided to run and train for the philadelphia marathon too! i wish you all the best with your training... i look forward to checking in with your blog and reading about your journey... it will definitely hold me accountable over the next six months!
Treesa @alwaystwentypounds.blogspot
My biggest piece of advice is to have fun with your training. If you can keep having fun, you won't dread your long runs, which can easily happen in the middle of summer. Also, don't focus too hard on your time goal, especially initially. As you build your mileage in the next couple of months, you'll be able to determine more if that's what you really want to focus on. The training and marathon experience itself is a life-changing moment, much more important than your time.
Yay!!! I am running too!! Maybe I'll see you there!!!
Go lady go!!! :)
Thank you everyone!!!
Joanna you are doing well with your running keep up the good work.
Thank you for the advice David.
Jess that is so exciting! I hope to see you there :)
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