211 – My first marathon training…maybe?

I’ve decided to train for my first marathon. Honestly, I’m not really sure I want to do this (lol) but I have a “master list of things” I want to do in my life and running a marathon? Well, that just sounds like a cool accomplishment – not to mention the neat t-shirt!

The first time my interest was piqued is when Christy: You Are Enough mentioned it on her blog. She has a goal to walk the L.A. marathon in March 2009. Go Christy! Then Dede: Deedle said that she is training for the Portland marathon this October. And finally, Meredith: My Roadmap to Success hinted at it by stating “If Oprah can do it, why not me?” Yeah Meredith, me too!

So last Friday, I started the intermediate marathon training schedule on Nike+. This program lasts 24-weeks and ends exactly on Christmas Day! So that will be my present to myself – a level of physical health that allows me to run 26.22 miles (42.195 kilometers) – yikes! I don’t even want to think about that many miles right now.

Today was my second day of training which called for 5 miles. I’ve done 5 miles before but never straight through. I usually do my sprint/walks for 1.5 miles, rest and then 3.5 miles of steady-state. I got through it, but barely towards the end.

I was trying to average 5 mph so that I could be done in an hour, but it took me a few extra minutes. I know 5 mph sounds slow to the experienced runners out there, but you gotta remember, I have short legs (lol – that’s my excuse) so I was ok with my time. If I was 6 feet tall on the other hand, every stride would net me nearly 12 extra inches! Assuming that I was all leg – haha.

The training schedule for this Wednesday calls for 8 miles! I just can’t imagine running that straight through, but I’m going to try. I was really dehydrated after the 5 miles today and am considering getting one of those backpack hydration thingys because I don’t want to stop for water. But I also don’t like carrying things when I run, so I’m not sure. Does anyone use them?

Here is a part of my Nike+ training schedule below (I love that website!) Next to the question mark below it says: “5 x 2min pick-ups at RPE 4-7.” I THINK that means run faster for 2 minutes 5 times during my run with an intensity level between 4-7 on a scale of 10. Can anyone tell me if that’s right?

I started my raw food diet last Wednesday. I’m now 5 days into it and already I feel better! When I moved back to NJ, my face started breaking out pretty bad. But last week, it was the worst it’s ever been since I was teen! That was the last straw that made me decide to go raw again. I never had better skin than when I was on a high raw diet. And now only 5 days later and it’s looking SO much better. Phew – I was starting to re-live my teenage angst.

********TRINITY MISSION: DAY 35 of 45********

Pure Nutrition:

Raw Food Diet using Precision Nutrition Endomorph Guidelines

Bodybuilding Strength Training:

Turbulence Training – none today

Cardio or Athletic Training:

Nike+ Marathon Training Day 2 = 5 mile goal completed

Weekly Run Total:

Jun 22 – 28: 18.56mi – 10″30′/mile – 1498 calories
Jun 29 – Jul 5: 17.87mi – 13″16′/mile – 1462 calories
Jul 6 – 12: 26.04mi – 14″15′/mile – 2139 calories
Jul 13 – 19: 5.27mi – 12″57′/mile – 434 calories

Yay – my first 5 mile run straight. Tomorrow no running. Cool.

See my July 2nd post, 200 – And They’re Off! Shredder+ Team Begins, for more details about Nike+ and how you can join the Shredder+ Team!

DeDe

Woo Hoo!!!! You did 5 miles straight through! You’ll do fine with the upcoming 8, too. Even if you have to walk a little bit of it, it’s all good and pushing your current boundaries.

Before I started training for the marathon, I’d never run more than 7 miles. Now, each week, I’m breaking my own PR, and so will you. It’s an amazing experience and I’m SO EXCITED you are going for it!

Go Lilla!!!
www.kalililla.com

Thanks for the encouragement Dede! Your past experience makes me feel better. Little by little I guess.
Brian

Lilla,

You can do it. Building yourself up to that goal is very do-able. When I was in the military, I worked myself up to running 5 miles a day. This is a good goal.

Keep it up!
My 1-2-3 Fat Loss Solution

congrats shorty:-)and going for a marathon? wow…good for you,seem like a bunch of folks are catching the “running bug”. I’ve every confidence that it the seed/desire was planted, and properly watered, then you’ll do this marathon in record time…legs an all!!
Mike Groom

Lilla, this is pretty exciting! A marathon is a very good goal to set.
Michael

Lilla, that’s an awesome goal. I once rollerbladed a marathon (the Long Beach Marathon) and it was brutal. More power to you girl!
Marbella

A marathon Lilla? You are now WonderWoman along with everything else. Good luck…sounds wonderful to be able to run all that time. I read all you posted on the raw food WOE, and love the ideas that Wolfe put out. Are you a member of his group$$? Where do you suggest I go for more info on raw food eating?
You are so into things. Love reading your blog as never know what to expect!
Lynda
Mark Andrews

Hey there Lilla

Thanks so much for leaving your comment on my site, was a really nice suprise to get a few people showing me their support. Knowing there are eyes on me will really help me to keep going.

I have never run a marathon but I wish you well in succeeding, Go for it!

Thanks so much

Mark
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Andrew

Hey Lilla,

Well martohon training is sure thing for losing fat. My friend has run 3 now and she lost a stack of weight, not that she was fat before hand. Trouble is you will more than likely loose some muscle too due to the miles you will get through. Good on you, I have done a half marathon and that was tough but I did not train properly for it.

I think marathons are 80% mental 20% physical. You need the right frame of mind and concentration to get through those 26 miles.

Just keep focused on the 8 miles nad try to chunk it up into shorter strips so you can focus on each part. Makes it a bit more fun!!

Good luck and take care…
www.kalililla.com

Wow – thanks everyone for all the support! Right now, I’m just going to concentrate on one training day at a time and see how it goes. Thanks for all your comments – I was blown away when I opened this post and saw them all.
www.kalililla.com

Lynda,

I have most of David Wolfe’s books but haven’t signed up for the website yet – I’m waiting until I have a LOT of free time, then I’ll sign up for a month and devour it all. lol!

Here is a page with some of his free articles: http://www.sunfood.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/default/dwarticles.aspx

A couple of his books are on Amazon:
“The Raw Transformation: Energizing Your Life with Living Foods” and
“Eating for Beauty.”
juli gets happy

Hey Lilla, what a MISSION!!! Great!

I speak from experience to tell you that this is a thing which will put you further personally.

I did marathon, half-marathons and have now other goals as you will see on my blog.

Great! I am so happy for you, and YES! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Go for it and get a second pair of shoes,
Debbie

Hi Lilla, congrats on going for a marathon! That is a huge undertaking but I know you can do it!
Larry

Hey Lilla,
Great step taking the massive action to go for the marathon training. You’ll be pumped as you progress.

I noticed you have Anthony Robbins as a resource link. Have you ever gone to one of his live weekends? Powerful stuff.
www.kalililla.com

Yikes – now that I’ve stated it and everyone is rooting for me, I’m gonna have to pull off this marathon thing! Haha – here goes nothing!

Larry,
I’ve never been to a Tony Robbins seminar but have read his books. Have you ever gone?
Larry

Lilla,
Yes, I went to Unleash the Power WIthin a few years ago. WOW,WOW,WOW. I literally walked on fire! I was high on life for weeks after and highly motivated to take massive action all around.