Recent Blogs Marathon Training This is going to be my effort to keep a journal / blog of my training for a marathon...I have completed the first week of training, which is following Hal Higdon's... ...Read More  Posted by: stalbins on 2008-09-01 17:22:43  | Rating:   | Views: 9 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  marathon  training  The Slacker Athlete I've never been an athlete. Through my youth, I've secretly always WANTED to be one, going back to grammar school. My GOD. I was the quite the opposite of anything... ...Read More  Posted by: mkydy on 2008-07-21 02:28:27  | Rating:   | Views: 13 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  marathon  slacker  athlete  recreation  running  JULY 4 -MY MARATHON MAN!! - DAY 50 Breakfast...an orange and water Lunch..a roasted turkey breast sandwich with light mayo on potato bread with a banana and water water water! Today is the big day! My... ...Read More  Posted by: PEJAY on 2008-07-05 16:47:45  | Rating:   | Views: 56 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  race  marathon  rumors  hate  drama  why I had to stop Well, it's been ages since I've been on here and almost as long since I had to stop marathon training, for the time being anyway.  Here's what happened. I was coasting... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2008-06-09 19:50:06  | Rating:   | Views: 51 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  running  marathon  yoga  tai chi  Be the Change... I do realize in life that not everyone has a personal mission statement... but I do.  I have adopted it from Ghandi who says "Be the change you wish to see in the... ...Read More  Posted by: justbe on 2008-05-11 00:43:59  | Rating:   | Views: 69 | Comments: 2 | Tags:  change  life  goals  marathon  dreams  "Run, Fat Boy, Run"--movie review Simon Pegg wins the spring race of movies with another hit called "Run, Fat Boy, Run"(directed by David Schwimmer). It is a romantic comedy with a number of... ...Read More  Posted by: brainstormer on 2008-04-05 16:12:15  | Rating:   | Views: 203 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  Run Fat Boy Run  movie  review  running  marathon  A few words by way of an introduction This blog is about my journey to running the New York Marathon in November 2008. It is dedicated to my good friends who have absolutely bowled me over in the last year... ...Read More  Posted by: djpblog on 2007-12-15 13:28:20  | Rating:   | Views: 47 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  marathon  New York  training  Not A Dream, A Nightmare… Good Thursday, everyone! Well, I am happy to report that I have had another dream to share with yall. Are you ready?! Okay, so I’m running in a marathon in a Central... ...Read More  Posted by: Mandie142 on 2007-12-13 07:56:34  | Rating:   | Views: 93 | Comments: 4 | Tags:  Dream  Marathon  Azon  a good sign...and a new idea So, for a few weeks now I have designated Mondays as "sloth night" aka "Goddess night", wherein I allow myself to be as inactive as I desire so I can... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2007-11-20 10:56:05  | Rating:   | Views: 63 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  marathon  running  training  a little psyched out now So, Sunday (yesterday) I ran 5 miles nonstop for the first time....ever? It was awesome..granted, the last 2 miles I was drenched in sweat (which is a good thing, more to... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2007-11-19 15:27:28  | Rating:   | Views: 74 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  marathon  running  training  Twin Peaks  Run Lola Run! Ok, I had one of the BEST runs of my life last night and it's due to several factors; being well hydrated so I was sweating beautifully the whole time and staying cool, my... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2007-11-16 13:20:55  | Rating:   | Views: 66 | Comments: 1 | Tags:  Run Lola Run  marathon  crosstraining  testing the waters... Ok, I like this site more than live journal so I'm going to try posting my latest marathon blog here and see how it goes!   Well, I've been saying for ages... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2007-11-15 11:56:29  | Rating:   | Views: 73 | Comments: 1 | Tags:  marathon  running  training  crosstraining  Pilates  the nutritional component Ok, I will freely admit that during these first 4 weeks of training my nutritional path has been less than stellar, and I allowed myself that leeway consciously so I'd stay... ...Read More  Posted by: marathongal on 2007-11-06 18:27:39  | Rating:   | Views: 75 | Comments: 3 | Tags:  nutrition  acid  alkaline  marathon  running