The Training Blog of melcarls

WOW!! what an amazing experience, yesterday 5/17/08 I ran the Fargo, Nd marathon, with 14k other people. This was first race ever and I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be PERFECT running weather, and the route was great, with plenty of supporters. My goal was to finish in under 2.5 hrs. I was fine the first 8 miles then I started having cramping in my legs, and started to worry about pushingmy self too hard, since I am 8 weeks preg. ended up finishing in 2:25:25!! Yay!!

Oh my, I just found out last week I am pregnant, I will be 8 weeks next weekend when I attempt my 1st half marathon!! I am going to do it still and getting excited, I just won’t push myself so hard now, I will def. be using the run/walk method!

I’m  from Culbertson MT US, born in 1980.

My favorite sports include: running cycling swimming walking

My goals are: TO run hard everyday I need to, and to get rid of these unwanted 20 lbs, before my Feb. 09 wedding! Running my first half marathon May 17, In Fargo “GO FAR” ND and I can’t wait! I have never been a runner, so I believe if I can do this anybody can! It is amazing the things you can do when you give yourself a little push!

” Theres a difference between interest & commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convienient. When you are commited to something, you accept NO EXUCES; ONLY RESULTS.”

My other favorite activities include: Rollerblading, traveling and spending time with my family!

I am engaged and the mother to a wonderful 5 yr. old, Addison:)

This is my training blog which I am using to keep track of my fitness progress.

Please come by and read my blog. It will help me stay motivated and keep me on track as I achieve my fitness goals!

Whew, that was one of the best runs I have ever had!! I have been doing alot of treadmill running, and to actually get outside in the beautiful Montana country and run was just amazing! My timing isn’t the greatest and I will have to pick it up a couple notches before my half marathon since I would like to finish in under 2 hrs.

Workout:

• Type: Run
• Date: 04/30/2008
• Time: 07:00:00
• Total Time: 1:06:00.00
• Calories: 780
• Distance: 6 miles
• Average Pace: 11:00.55/mile