Run, Fat girl, Run!!!

Last Monday, my cousin approached me in the gym and asked if I wanted to do the mini-marathon? Of course my ego said yes, with great enthusiasm. Even before I had a chance to think it over wisely. Seriously, I only run on a treadmill maybe once a week for about 30 min's with walking intervals. And had not done that, in a while. What was I thinking?

I guess I am trying to give myself something to work towards,but 13.1 miles is not the smartest idea. I don't think. Especially for someone who, just last year, stopped being a couch potato.

Or maybe it is the best idea, since it will help me stay focused. Plus, I do love a challenge. Even if it means I will finish waay later than anyone else. **still in disbelief**

Every since that day, I have been trying to run as much as I can handle. My workout looks like this....

10-warm-up on 3.5-4.0

12min mile running (yikes,need to trim that down) on 5.0-5.5 (guess I need to speed up)

10 min walk at 3.5-4.0 (since I'm afraid that I am going to get tangled in the treadmill, from feeling as if my heart is about to take a leave of absence)

12min mile running (same speed)

5 min walk

7 min run 5.0-5.5

4 min walk cool down

____60 min = about 400 cal burn + 3.60 miles

One of the local hospitals has offered an online training schedule for participants in Advance, Intermediate and Novice. I bet you can guess which level I am.

Well, today I have to run five miles....what?!? Are they kidding? I will do my normal 3.60 miles ..and that's it! Okay maybe I will try to do more,but I am soooo tired after that hour.

I am looking for advice from avid runners, and/or anyone that has completed a marathon. HELP!!!!!!

Hmmmm, since I haven't officially signed any papers, maybe I can get out of this. Oh hell, no I can't my cousin is persistent. DAMN IT!!!!

Seriously, help me!!!

The always truthful,

~RMG

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