17th week - I ran my first 1/2 marathon

This might be a very ordinary feat for many people, but for a person like me who has never been in any sports activity and never won a single sports related prize in my entire life, it was a very big achievement.

I ran the first 6 miles faster than my usual (10 minute miles) then started slowing down with leg cramps. However, as my son always tells me, ' Don't give up, keep trying' I kept going and finished in 2 hour and 40 minutes.

Just 4 months ago, this was not even a remote possibility! Now in spite of all the aches and pains, I want to do more.

This was a great experience and I enjoyed every bit of the training. I had fantastic support from some very nice people associated with American Heart Association, especially Margaret Mette, the President of the Sacramento Chapter.

16th Week

This was a pretty light work out week after the mega run on Sunday (for my standards). Today (Saturday) was the last day of training for our American Heart Association group. I am happy that this was an opportunity for me to raise awareness and money for AHA.

I am looking forward for the half NEXT WEEK!

My interesting quote for the week:

"Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible." - Doug Larson

15th week and 1 day! Yes finally 13.1 miles

Today was a big day. In 2 hours and 42 minutes I completed 13.1 miles. It might be a small thing for the mankind but it is a huge step for myself. I hope that my persistence is a stimuli for others especially my children in my practice.

And for the quote:

"No doubt a brain and some shoes are essential for marathon success, although if it comes down to a choice, pick the shoes. More people finish marathons with no brains than with no shoes." - Don Kardong

14th week....

I finally crossed a total of 200 miles this week - I think personally, it is a big achievement.

I also ran a 9 mile this week. My travel in between hampers training. But I have to learn to adjust. Speed is still not my forte.

When I was travelling I saw the movie 'Invictus'

So the quote of this week is going to be from that poem:

For the records:

"Invictus" is a short Victorian poem by the English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903).

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

13th week! - Nearing the 1/2 Marathon

This week's World Cup Win for India in cricket was bigger than the 9 mile run I did!.

I still have not hit the 10 mile mark. I hope to reach that mile stone this coming week.

Otherwise, some aches and pains, trying to stay healthy!!

Quote of the week:

"When I thought I couldn't go on, I forced myself to keep going. My success is based on persistence, not luck."

~Estee Lauder~