My biggest goal I've had long before vsg, was to run a half marathon. It's always been a dream of mine ( weird I know). So registration finally opened the other day for the Disneyland princess half marathon. You run through the theme park and through LA, with characters and bands along the way. I SIGNED UP!!!! It will be 2 days off my 1 year surgery anniversary. I'm soo excited.

I Hit the gym tonight for some training ( I haven't been since my mom was in hospital over a month ago) and was able to run for 21 minutes straight!! That's a new record for me. My last record was about 7!

Aaaaaaaaaa!!!! I can't believe I'm actually going to make my dream come true!!!

Whoo hoo! You inspire me

How fun! Congrats to you have a great time!

Congrats run forever like Forrest gump lol

That's soo cool!!!! I love how your goal and your surgiversary are like right by one another! You are going to be doing a lot of celebrating that week!!! CONGRATS!

What a great way to celebrate the new you!!!! Congratulations!!! Have a wonderful time and enjoy the journey!

Exciting! You dream will come true in the place where all dreams come true! Good luck to you!

Congrats! I'm trying to psych myself up for a half and am so inspired by you! Way to go!

Fern-

That's awesome! As you know, I just signed up for my first 1/2 too and am at 20 minutes of running as well. That makes us twinkies! I have to admit that mine won't be nearly as cool as yours- just the Sugarland Marathon here in Texas. I'm running January 29th. When is your big day?

Are you planning to train with a group or on your own? I am training with a USA Fit group but I have a GREAT Gradual plan from Runner's world in PDF format if you'd be interested in that. It takes you from zero to half-marathon in 18 weeks.

I am so EXCITED for you! Do you find yourself doubting your abilitiy to run and then amazed at what your body can do after each workout? That's where I am.

You're gonna kill this!

Amanda

Hey Amanda,

That's so awsome that we are training at the same time!! I dont have any thoughts that i can't finish the race. But then, my goal is to FINISH the race, not run the whole thing. I would love the running plan you have as I am training on my own. I thought about joint a club, but with 3 jobs and 2 kids, it's a little hectic in my world! Lol! So I hit the gym either quite early or quite late. I was so suprised that I could do 20 min!! I can't wait to hit 30!! And beyond : )

Let's definately stay in touch! We're BOTH going to kill this!!!!

Hey Amanda,

That's so awsome that we are training at the same time!! I dont have any thoughts that i can't finish the race. But then, my goal is to FINISH the race, not run the whole thing. I would love the running plan you have as I am training on my own. I thought about joint a club, but with 3 jobs and 2 kids, it's a little hectic in my world! Lol! So I hit the gym either quite early or quite late. I was so suprised that I could do 20 min!! I can't wait to hit 30!! And beyond : )

Let's definately stay in touch! We're BOTH going to kill this!!!!

I thought the plan was from Runner's World but it looks like it was probably Self. They're all very similar though. If you are a magazine reader, I would suggest a subscription to Runner's World too. I've learned a lot from them. It's only like $18. And, they aren't just geared to hardcore runners like I thought.

Happy Trails!

Amanda

runners_training_plan.pdf

You GO girl!! That's fantastic!!

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Woo hoo! That is sooo awesome! Way to go Amanda and Fern! I trained for and did the Nike Women's Marathon in 2007. I was 240 pounds..but I did it! I'm doing the Santa Barbara half in November and plan on jogging (not walking..like I did the full) the whole thing and maybe even having a respectable time. Hopefully a lighter body will help me accomplish that goal. I trained for my marathon for six months with Team in Training and learned A LOT..if you ever need any insight or advice..let me know

What a fun way to accomplish one of your goals! @Disneyland

Good luck to you!

Amybaby- ANY insite would be awsome!! Did you have to stay at a 16 min/ mile or get pulled? I don't think I could walk that fast!! Lol

I think the only thing that'll keep me from hitting the goal I want is my time management at home. There is some Creative scheduling to let me train!!! Lol

Awesome