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@billmacc7- thanks that is encouraging! Did you gain weight while you were training for the marathon. I have gained about 2-3 lbs.
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
Hi I recently completed my first marathon in May. While I was training for it or use the program when my longest run was 20 miles. My thought was how the heck am I going to do 26 ? Suffice it to say I trusted in the training and come race day between the other runners the training and the support of family and friends I was able to finish the whole race. Good luck and keep at it
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Just to finish the race is what matters and even for those who don't going out there and trying is what counts. The only reason I have set a goal is because last year I did 25 and finished around the 4 hour mark so i feel I should be able to do it between 8 and 9 hours. Your race sounds much tougher than mine. Keep up the wonderful job
Hello. I am training for my first marathon first weekend in Nov in Indianapolis. I am very slow my only goal is to cross the finish line. 3-4 weeks ago I was able to jog 18 miles, the last 2 weekends I jogged 20 miles . I jog 14 minute miles my time was 4 hours 36 minutes. Both times that I jogged 20 miles ( I think 20.48 and then 20.62) there was absolutely no way that I could have gone any further. When I get to 20 miles I feel like I am moving in slow motion? I have a camelbak and have water the whole way. I even refill the water at my 1/2 way mark. Also I eat either 4 or 5 packs of GU while jogging to keep my strength. I am jogging about 50 - 55 miles per week. It is looking like that I will not be able to get beyond 20 miles? What could I do to increase improve my endurance? Any suggestions greatly appreciated! - Thanks so much!!
Starting Weight 337 Current Weight 178.4 BMI 22.3
As far as a goal time, I really have no idea. A weird time in my head is 8 hours, but I have no idea if that's attainable. I ran the two sections in just under 8 so maybe...
As far as speed goes, I don't work too much on it. I do some longer tempo runs at half marathon pace, maybe once a week. The thing I focus most on is climbing. Just trying to get as much elevation gain as I can because that's the hard part for me. Maybe once I start becoming more competitive with my times, I'll worry about speed. Right now I'm just trying to survive.
VSG: 3/12/15
Yesterday was the day that I decided I needed to get serious about my pre-op stage. I had read that people who make changes prior to surgery are most likely to be successful.
I'm fortunate in that I really like exercise- I just don't do much very often. Since last November I've been following the 21 day fix off and on - more off than on actually. So as part of my commitment to make the most of this waiting game, I started again. Day 2 down, and in addition to the Facebook group I'm part of, I'm posting here for accountability.
Day 1 - Total Cardio Fix Done
Day 2 - Upper Body Fix Done
See you tomorrow!
RNY Jan 12, 2017 Lost 137 lbs but regained 82.
68 lbs lost and counting!
Losing the regain! I got this!
That is an amazing climb. Good for you. I do say us trail runners are crazy people. We fall get beat up but go right back out there. What is your goal time for the race. Mine is between 8 and 9 hours. I am not a fast runner but does it matter. Working on speed.
Went and did some course recon for my 50k in October this weekend. Got lost on a wrong turn and got some gnarly scratches from tromping off trail. I did climb a peak to 11,300 ft though, so that's cool.
Monday-rest
Tuesday-6 mile run
Wednesday-4 mile hill repeats
Thursday-6 mile run
Friday-rest
Saturday-20 mile run
Sunday-14 mile trail run.
VSG: 3/12/15
I know Monday and Wed is swim
Tue will be a 60 minute run and after that not sure I will add once I see my trainer.
We were waiting for this weekend to see how the knee would hold up running for a hour. No pain so now back to training and we have to make up some lost time.
Well I have found out my work out for this week
Thursday 60 minute run with 3 x hill running
Friday 40 min bike and 30 minute strength training
Saturday will be the true test for the knee 3 hour run
Sunday walk and enjoy the day
Good Day All-
Monday-3 Mile Run
Tuesday-Swimmimg/spinning
Wednesday- 4 Mile Run
Thursday-Strength Training
Friday-Swimming/spinning
Saturday-5 Mile run
Sunday-Rest
Have a happy, healthy week!
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
