BFL Chick's Marathon Ambitions

BFL Chick · 10-18-2006, 05:41 PM

I have always wanted to be a runner, and I'm going to stick with it this time!

I've been running for 6 months. I need 6 more months under my belt and then I will begin training for a marathon.

Current goal is to run at least 3x per week for stress-relief. 1 of these will be a longer run to help me build endurance. I can currrently run 60 min....Goal is to slowely increase these to 90 min....

Going for a quick 30 min run before I get too sleepy!

BFL Chick · 10-21-2006, 08:28 PM

1 hr/ 6 mile run today....Need new running shoes

BFL Chick · 10-28-2006, 01:09 PM

Going for a 1hr run....

BFL Chick · 10-29-2006, 11:06 AM

did upper & lower body weights today plus yoga day 2

Shirlgirl · 10-30-2006, 05:18 AM

Good Morning Just want to cheer you on

your doing great

BFL Chick · 10-31-2006, 12:20 PM

Hehe, thanks!

I was supposed to go for a 12 minutes cardio w/o today, but I was too tired and decided to take it easy today....

BFL Chick · 11-01-2006, 10:52 AM

3 miles today...I was a lot faster today than I was last week!

BFL Chick · 11-03-2006, 07:45 PM

11/3
Really exhausted today for some reason. I did yoga for an hour, then 2 miles, then some ab work...
Will rest tomorrow
Sunday will be 70 minutes

BFL Chick · 11-07-2006, 09:30 PM

I haven't been running this week at all! WTH Is wrong with me! UGH!!!! I can't go tomorrow, on Thursdya, or Friday either....freaking lectures all morning and then night shift in the ED. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

BFL Chick · 11-08-2006, 11:48 AM

I finally got my lazy butt in the gym and ran for 70 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of yoga, and 10 minutes of abs....

BFL Chick · 11-12-2006, 06:52 AM

Nov 12--Plan to do 50 minutes today or maybe I'll do 3 miles as per Hal Higdon's plan!

BFL Chick · 11-19-2006, 04:17 PM

30 min run, 20 min bike, 20 min yoga

BFL Chick · 11-21-2006, 08:18 PM

gurilla cardio today plus weights

BFL Chick · 11-22-2006, 10:05 PM

15 minute run up and down the stairs....followed by yoga...followed by ab w/o

BFL Chick · 11-23-2006, 10:33 PM

90 minute run.

BFL Chick · 11-24-2006, 10:18 AM

30 minutes of climbing stairs, 20 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes of abs

BFL Chick · 11-24-2006, 10:19 AM

tomorrow will be yoga only...My knees are a little sore

BFL Chick · 11-26-2006, 11:49 AM

Ow my calf hurts! Actually more like my achillies tendon. So I guess today I will do yoga only again....I guess running up and down the stairs for 2 days straight was not such a brilliant idea....

BFL Chick · 12-02-2006, 12:35 AM

Interview trail makes it hard to go running....Grrrrr. Did tae bo yesterday and walked a ton today....It's snowing here in Denver.

BFL Chick · 12-24-2006, 01:20 PM

Ran 30 min on the beach in San Diego.....

BFL Chick · 12-24-2006, 01:26 PM

100 minute run last night plus 15 minutes in the morning. I feel so much better!

Goldenrod · 12-25-2006, 04:42 PM

Hey BFL Chick,

If you're serious about training for a marathon (particularly your *first* marathon), I would love to recommend a book to you. It's called The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. (By Whitsett, Dolgener, and Kole.) You can find it at Amazon.com. I used it to help me through both my first and second marathons, and it was FABULOUS. Really a good, down-to-earth guide to marathon running for "mortals." (And it's specifically geared for first-time marathoners.) For people who have that wild and crazy notion that they're going to go out someday and stay on their feet for 26.2 miles.

Yes, it can be done! I've done it. You can do it, too!

BFL Chick · 12-26-2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks Goldenrod, I sent your a PM.

BFL Chick · 12-26-2006, 07:54 AM

Today I did 45 minutes of yoga, 45 minutes of weights, 10 minutes of running, 10 minutes of walking

BFL Chick · 12-27-2006, 03:13 PM

Just did the 20 minute resistance workout on you tube.

magnolia_petals · 12-27-2006, 07:15 PM

hi! long time no see! wow, you have been doing great!
all my best to you in meeting your running goals!

BFL Chick · 03-01-2007, 09:48 PM

I took my lazy a $ $ to the gym again yesterday after a week or two of no exercising....Did 30 minutes....Now that I'm on an easy rotation, I won't have any excuses!

BFL Chick · 08-01-2007, 09:51 AM

Went running with roommates last night...It was nice. 45 minutes

10-18-2006, 05:41 PM	#1
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	BFL Chick's Marathon Ambitions I have always wanted to be a runner, and I'm going to stick with it this time! I've been running for 6 months. I need 6 more months under my belt and then I will begin training for a marathon. Current goal is to run at least 3x per week for stress-relief. 1 of these will be a longer run to help me build endurance. I can currrently run 60 min....Goal is to slowely increase these to 90 min.... Going for a quick 30 min run before I get too sleepy!

10-21-2006, 08:28 PM	#2
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	10/21 1 hr/ 6 mile run today....Need new running shoes

11-01-2006, 10:52 AM	#7
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	11/1 3 miles today...I was a lot faster today than I was last week!

11-24-2006, 10:19 AM	#17
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	tomorrow will be yoga only...My knees are a little sore Last edited by BFL Chick : 11-24-2006 at 10:44 AM.

12-25-2006, 04:42 PM	#22
Goldenrod MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,145 Gallery: Goldenrod Stats: 152/134.8/130 5'2" WOE: LC in general Start Date: Nov 1, 2006	Book Recommendation Hey BFL Chick, If you're serious about training for a marathon (particularly your first marathon), I would love to recommend a book to you. It's called The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. (By Whitsett, Dolgener, and Kole.) You can find it at Amazon.com. I used it to help me through both my first and second marathons, and it was FABULOUS. Really a good, down-to-earth guide to marathon running for "mortals." (And it's specifically geared for first-time marathoners.) For people who have that wild and crazy notion that they're going to go out someday and stay on their feet for 26.2 miles. Yes, it can be done! I've done it. You can do it, too! __________________ "Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there." ~Will Rogers "You learn you can do your best even when it's hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage." ~Joe Montana Do not hug the shore; do not fear high places. Think high and wide and deep and far. God is with those who persevere.

10-28-2006, 01:09 PM	#3
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Going for a 1hr run....

10-29-2006, 11:06 AM	#4
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	did upper & lower body weights today plus yoga day 2

10-30-2006, 05:18 AM	#5
Shirlgirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,908 Gallery: Shirlgirl Stats: 212/?/150 WOE: ATKINS-K I S S Start Date: 6/13/08	Good Morning Just want to cheer you on your doing great

10-31-2006, 12:20 PM	#6
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Hehe, thanks! I was supposed to go for a 12 minutes cardio w/o today, but I was too tired and decided to take it easy today....

11-03-2006, 07:45 PM	#8
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	11/3 Really exhausted today for some reason. I did yoga for an hour, then 2 miles, then some ab work... Will rest tomorrow Sunday will be 70 minutes

11-07-2006, 09:30 PM	#9
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	I haven't been running this week at all! WTH Is wrong with me! UGH!!!! I can't go tomorrow, on Thursdya, or Friday either....freaking lectures all morning and then night shift in the ED. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

11-08-2006, 11:48 AM	#10
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	I finally got my lazy butt in the gym and ran for 70 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of yoga, and 10 minutes of abs....

11-12-2006, 06:52 AM	#11
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Nov 12--Plan to do 50 minutes today or maybe I'll do 3 miles as per Hal Higdon's plan!

11-19-2006, 04:17 PM	#12
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	30 min run, 20 min bike, 20 min yoga

11-21-2006, 08:18 PM	#13
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	gurilla cardio today plus weights

11-22-2006, 10:05 PM	#14
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	15 minute run up and down the stairs....followed by yoga...followed by ab w/o

11-23-2006, 10:33 PM	#15
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	90 minute run.

11-24-2006, 10:18 AM	#16
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	30 minutes of climbing stairs, 20 minutes of yoga, 10 minutes of abs

11-26-2006, 11:49 AM	#18
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Ow my calf hurts! Actually more like my achillies tendon. So I guess today I will do yoga only again....I guess running up and down the stairs for 2 days straight was not such a brilliant idea....

12-02-2006, 12:35 AM	#19
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Interview trail makes it hard to go running....Grrrrr. Did tae bo yesterday and walked a ton today....It's snowing here in Denver.

12-24-2006, 01:20 PM	#20
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Ran 30 min on the beach in San Diego.....

12-24-2006, 01:26 PM	#21
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	100 minute run last night plus 15 minutes in the morning. I feel so much better!

12-26-2006, 07:53 AM	#23
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Thanks Goldenrod, I sent your a PM.

12-26-2006, 07:54 AM	#24
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Today I did 45 minutes of yoga, 45 minutes of weights, 10 minutes of running, 10 minutes of walking

12-27-2006, 03:13 PM	#25
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Just did the 20 minute resistance workout on you tube.

12-27-2006, 07:15 PM	#26
magnolia_petals Major Procrastinator!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: down south Posts: 9,039 Gallery: magnolia_petals Stats: -7 with an awful lot more to lose! WOE: atkins again! Start Date: 03/31/08	hi! long time no see! wow, you have been doing great! all my best to you in meeting your running goals!

03-01-2007, 09:48 PM	#27
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	I took my lazy a $ $ to the gym again yesterday after a week or two of no exercising....Did 30 minutes....Now that I'm on an easy rotation, I won't have any excuses!

08-01-2007, 09:51 AM	#28
BFL Chick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,315 Gallery: BFL Chick Stats: 192/136.5/125 (5' 6.5") WOE: Eating healthy and exercising! Start Date: 1/01 Atkins, 6/06 NS, 11/06 cals, 07/07 LFL	Went running with roommates last night...It was nice. 45 minutes

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