My Goals
1. Run the Melbourne Marathon (all 42km of it) to the MCG on October 11, 2009
2. Raise at least $5000 for Cure Cancer Australia Foundation
3. Get in shape - fit, strong, flexible & lean
The Marathon
The longest I have run to date is 14km, in April this year, and that was a huge accomplishment and took four months of training.
It is hard to imagine myself running three times that amount, but I know it can be done, and I know I will do it.
The Fundraising
I have always believed in supporting causes I believe in but never actively raised funds myself.
I know I'll have to get out of my comfort zone to raise the $5000 and I am really looking forward to achieving this and making a meaningful contribution to a great organization.
Getting In Shape
There are two things on my mind - being fit enough to run the marathon and not getting injured along the way!
To achieve this I'll need to make significant improvements to my strength, flexibility, and aerobic fitness as well as reducing my weight and body fat %. I hope to distribute my efforts across running, yoga, strength training and nutrition.
This Blog & How You Can Help
I intend to use this blog to report on all areas of my progress.
I will post a training report after Can Too training sessions every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
Before training begins I will post a photo & fitness assesment statistics (Yes, even the dreaded kgs and body fat % stats..) I will updates these every four weeks.
You can help by following this blog, telling others about my intention, and most of all, by sponsoring me!
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Awesome stuff on running a marathon; this is a huge target and will require lots of hard work ... but you can do it! Have put a small something towards goal 2 - that should be the easy part! :) As for 3, that will follow the training for 1 rather naturally I'd say.
ReplyDeleteLee, you are inspiring! Get start, keep going and finish well - remember it's the finish that counts...
ReplyDeleteYou are a hero!
ReplyDeleteLee, I'm so impressed!!! I hesitate to drive 42km, let alone run it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll give $2 per km of the marathon you complete (cheap, if I don't have to run). Let me know where to sign.
Manners
xx
Lee Nicole Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI am very proud of you for making a commitment to this... You are an absolute star...
Stay tuned for my donation plan.
xx
Pretty impressive, i cant even commit to watch a tv show on a regular weekly basis! i will donate $100 to your cause, let me know when you are collecting... :0) Well done.
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