So, I alive and well. Well, I'm alive. I ran my first marathon today!!!! Ahhhh. I did it in 4:15:38! My Goal for the race: I wanted to do it in 4:10 and I ran with the 4:10 pace group for most of the race, but around mile 20 I started falling back. More than anything I am just glad it's ... Read More about 4:15:38.
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Marathon Lesson #4 – Meet You
Marathon Lesson #4 - You will get to know yourself very well.  Hours on the open road have that effect on you. You will see what you’re made of. You're asking a lot of your body and your mind and in some weird way you're rewarded for that by getting to know your strengths and your limits. You will ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #4 – Meet You
Marathon Lesson #5 – I got sick of running
About two thirds of the way through my marathon training I got sick of running. I love running -  if I didn’t I probably shouldn’t have signed up to run 26.2 miles! Anyways, I stopped loving running. I was not looking forward to my long runs anymore. They used to be an escape, a time for me to do ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #5 – I got sick of running
Big Fat Wedding Dress
After trying on a lot of different dresses at many different stores I cannot find my dream dress. So, I am going to have my dress made. I am basically, putting my hopes and dreams in the hands of a random dressmaker. Then I stumbled upon the Versailles Atelier Bridal website, and there was an ... Read More about Big Fat Wedding Dress
My Big Fat Speedy Wedding
So, I think I mentioned that we found a location for the wedding. Did I neglect to mention that we set a date? I am getting married in 5 months folks - June 20, 2009. Yes, that's a 2009. When I went dress shopping recently there was another girl looking for a dress for her June 2010 wedding. I am a ... Read More about My Big Fat Speedy Wedding
Lesson #6 – Hunger!!!
Training for a marathon makes you hungry. This is frustrating. You would think that running so much would mean the pounds are just melting off. Nope, you are burning a lot of calories with all those runs, but that means your body wants more fuel. Spending hours on your feet is very taxing on your ... Read More about Lesson #6 – Hunger!!!
Lesson #7 – Be Careful Not to Over Train
Even though you are racking up the mileage in marathon training you have to be careful not to over train. Over-training and overuse injuries are the most common reasons people get hurt and are unable to finish training. To avoid injuring yourself by over training stick to the 10% rule: Don't ... Read More about Lesson #7 – Be Careful Not to Over Train
Run 1/27/2009
Just a few miles left until the race! I ran 4.5 miles today and walked to cool down :) ... Read More about Run 1/27/2009
Jamba Juice Oatmeal Review
Here is my quick review of Jamba Juice's Oatmeal. We were in Paso Robles and I was freezing outside, but it was too loud to do it inside (with the whirling blenders and all). So, I may be shivering a little :) Also, I say the topping is cinnamon/sugar - that is not true. It is a brown sugar crumble. ... Read More about Jamba Juice Oatmeal Review
Lesson # 8 – Chafing, yep you heard me.
This is the reality of training for a marathon - CHAFING. It sucks people, but I am not here to lie to you. There will be chafing. Before training for a full mary I had ran 13 miles many times. I had experienced some irritation, but nothing really bothersome (I don't think it's necessary to get ... Read More about Lesson # 8 – Chafing, yep you heard me.
Run 1/26/2009
Wedding planning aside, let's not forget - I have a marathon to run this weekend! Crazy. This week is a taper week, I am really appreciating that since I am so swamped with everything else! The taper week schedule: Monday - 5 miles Tuesday - 4 miles Wednesday - 5 miles Thursday - ... Read More about Run 1/26/2009
Wedding Location
After 2 weeks of intense research we found a location for the wedding!!! We are getting married in Paso Robles. You guys know how much I love that place :) I am very happy. It's a special place to me and the fiance since he took me to Paso on one of our first road-trips. We have had a lot of good ... Read More about Wedding Location
Marathon Lesson #9
#9 - You will figure out your best carbo loading dinners (through trial and error) Since I had ran a few half marathons before training for the full I had an idea of what foods worked for me, but I did have a few bad pre-run meals that I regretted ;( ...like that  night of a huge bowl of  ice cream ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #9
10 Day Marathon Countdown
I only have 10 days until my First Full Mary (!)Â and I thought I would share my thoughts and experiences as a countdown. Lesson 10 - You will make plans around your runs I have turned down dinners out, movies and parties because I had to get up early the next day to run. I have planned road trips ... Read More about 10 Day Marathon Countdown
Down to the wire!
I just realized Oh She Glows is holding a contest for Honest Foods bars - which I love! I think I barely made it in time to compete :) ... Read More about Down to the wire!
Run 1/22/2009
6 Miles - Today I got out early and saw a big ol' raccoon on my run :) That is not a common site around here. I was kinda scared of him(her?) because he was so BIG! Luckily, he was more scared of me and scurried into a sewer drain when he saw me coming. When the BF and I went to Costa Rica we were ... Read More about Run 1/22/2009