Hello all! Are you up for a challenge? Lets do it! Lets train for a half marathon. Let me give you a little background........when I weighed 260 (which was before the band, I have since gained 30 lbs and then got the band) I finished an olympic distance triatholon. I know that if I could do that at 260 then I can definitely finish a half marathon. Anyone interested?!

I think the one I'm going to do is in OK. city in April. I live in Kansas but the first one here isn't until October and I want to do one before that. Check your area and see when there is one for you. This will be great for weightloss and for keeping us in line with our goals!! Remember that you can also walk, run these events. Any takers??!!!:Dancing_wub::wink2:

I also have some great sites for training information!

I was banded in October. Have lost 30is lbs. I was always athletic and played soccer so I am just starting to run again. I need help!! Will you please email me your training sites that you read/use. My email is... lbess@glazers.com Thank You!

I'm at work hershey, but as soon as I get home I'll email them to you!

I too would like to know your training schedule. I have been wanting to do a half marathon too. I am about 250 lbs and losing. My goal is to eventually do a full marathon. I will do this one step at a time.

I am a PE teacher, a former boxer/athlete. I would love to train for a half marathon, but I don't know how to get started.

Couch to 5k site is where I am starting..... And I am NOT a former athlete. Ok I was a cheerleader in highschool but let's face it-- that was like 15 yrs ago. I am SO out of shape it isn't even funny. Well, kind of when I almost fell off the treadmill because i jacked up the speed and didn't realize how fast it was. They have training schedules all the way up (10k etc).. I am starting this week-- just got treadmill at home.

Good luck everyone!!

Okay guys this is my plan. My race is April 26, so that is 14 weeks away. I made up the first 2 weeks of this plan to get me running again before I do the 12 week training program on www.runnersworld.com. The reason I liked the half marathon challenge training was because one of the ladies training weighed 172lbs. Big girls can run too! ( and so can big guys!)

Here is what I'm doing the first two weeks........

week one:

Jan 21- run 10 2 minute intervals with 3 minute walk in between. Remember that it doesn't have to be fast!

Jan 22- same

Jan23- run 10 3 minute intervals with 3 minute walk in between.

Jan 24- same

Jan 25- day off!!

Week two:

Jan 26- run 10>4min walk 3 min in between

Jan 27- run same

Jan 30- run 10>5min walk 3min in between

Jan 28- run same

Jan 29- run same

Jan 30- day off!!!

After 2nd week I start the runners world half marathon training schedule. I will also start weight training at this time. (body for life)

We should all use eachother for support during this time! We can do it!!!

Ok Ladies ... count me in..I'm scared to run but I guess we all have to start somewhere and stop being so vain. :thumbup: I have an nice applebottom and I don;t want people to laugh when they see me run !!!:smile:

Let's do it!!!!!

I'm enroute to the gym. Let me know how you all are doing today!!!!!! :thumbup:

Did 20 Minutes of weights today arms & Legs 20 minutes on bike Treadmills were booked. My legs feel likelead weights and they are so sore from the day before workout. Think I will just hop on the treadmill tomorrow no weights. When on the treadmill do you do a special incline?? do you keep it flat?? I usually do incline of 12 for 30 Minutes !! Not sure what is best??:biggrin:

I've been jogging until I get uncomfortable (about 1/2 a mile) than, walking a 1/4 mile, and then jog 1/4 walk 1/4 jog 1/4 and walk 1/4 for a total of 2 miles or more. I am trying to do this 2 days a week.

I do this because I have bad knees.

I will start weights next week.

Today I am wearing a boxing shirt that reads "Fight Hard and Train HARDER". I think this concept can apply to a marathon too.

That's awesome teacherica!!! Okay, here is my new plan. I am definitely not going to be able to do a half marathon in 15 weeks. I've been doing that training program and feel like a may loose one of my legs.:sneaky: My new plan is a 10k on april 11. This is much more doable!!!! I really want to keep both of my legs.:confused:

I can't believe just how things are falling together. My sister informed me that she signed up for a 1/2 marathon. It is in Newport Beach and will be in May.

I am going to sign up for it too. I may be 245 lbs now with bad knees, but I think if I train, I can finish it. I may have to walk parts of it, but I will do it. I also know that I will not be 245 lbs in May. My goal weight is 215 lbs by 1/2 marathon time. If I train and keep eating healthy, I know I can make it.

I am so excited. I've got to train!

ust checking in.. having a tough day only did 25 minutes on Treadmill think I'm coming fdown with something. Glad to see everyone doing well. Going to Dr's tomorrow to tak about my fills I've had 2 and I only have a little restriction:crying:

Heather,

Hang in there. It is completely normal to have little restriction after 2 fills, even 3 fills. Just do your best and keep up the workouts and try to eat healthy. Maybe your Doc will give you another fill a little early.

I jogged 2 miles today non stop. A big break through for me. Haven't done that for a LONG time. My knees are sore, but I know that I can do it now!