The Marathon - We Finished!

Emily and I ran and finished the Fresno/Clovis Marathon 2009! We both ran well and are tired now, but very happy with our run. It was really fun, the event was very well organized, and the stuff we got at the end was awesome. However, we will let the podcast tell it all! Download it here: http://www.box.net/shared/z95pqm74tm; this is one of our best ones, so enjoy.

We also have a few videos that I took before, during and a fter the race. They are choppy, because I was running during them, but they turned out pretty good. We will post them in the next week or so.

Thanks for tuning in. We are both anxious to get our shoes back on and run the next race, so we w ill let you know when the next podcast is out.

Run on fellow runners, run on!

Video Podcast - 22 Miler

Here is the video we made after our 22 mile run. Tiring, but fun.

Week 12, 13, and 14 podcast

Hello fellow runners!

We finally had a few minutes to make a podcast this week, click here: http://www.box.net/shared/madlegb8aa. We have had a few big runs and are starting to taper down for the big day...only TWO WEEKS until the marathon!!

Some highlights of the podcast:
- highlights from the longest run- 22 miles
- running etiquette (again! watch out!)
- asking for directions on the run
- new aches and pains
- fun facts and tips about running in the sun/heat

We have a pretty easy week this week and next, and should be well prepared for the race in a few weeks. Keep the questions and comments coming! Wish us luck in these last few training days!

Run on fellow runners, run on!

Whew, so busy! (and Happy Birthday Brian!!)

Hello fellow runners! What a crazy few weeks we've had. I know were a little behind in our podcasting, but between work getting busier by the minute, trying to run 6-10 miles/day before the sun goes down, and making sure we eat dinner and have clean clothes, we havent really had much time to think let alone podcast!

We have our longest run of the training this weekend- 22 miles! Then we begin the taper (whew!). Our 20 mile runs have been fine, they hurt a bit, but I'm confident that we can do the 22 now. I think that is the whole point- once we do 22 I know 26 wont be so bad (ok, it might be bad, but we can do it!).

I've been having some foot/shin problems these last few weeks. I thought it was just from a shoe being too tight, but now its going up my leg a bit. Its not so bad that it hurts all the time, just when I run. I've tried to take it a little easier this week, just so I can make it through the 22 miles. I know I will be taking a Tylenol or two on the run...

I know this is short and sweet, but I thought I'd give an update just so you know we didnt forget about the podcast, and the training is going strong!!

Run on fellow runners, run on! (see, I dont mind TYPING it, I just dont like SAYING it!)

Week 10 and 11 Podcast

Just finished another podcast. This is a good one, with a special "Quote of the Week". Check it out here: http://www.box.net/shared/u8xtsach76

Since we last talked, we ran a 18 and 20 miler. Its really starting to get real, and we are real tired too, sleeping a lot more and eating a lot more. We have really started to find out how much time is devoted to this thing, not only running, but the prep and recovery from these long runs. But it feels so good accomplishing a new feat every week.

Also, Brian's mom is running her SECOND half marathon this weekend in the San Jose Rock and Roll Half marathon. GO Cherryll/Mom!!

Run on fellow runners, run on!

Countdown to the BIG DAY!!

Hello Everyone!
I just found a way to add the countdown clock to our blog! Only 51 days until the marathon....oh man, it makes me nervous now that I see it counting away!

We have our 18 mile run tomorrow, so its off to bed for me!
We'll keep you posted on our progress, and keep those comments/questions coming!

Week 8 and 9

Sorry we missed a week, so we are covering the last two weeks in the latest podcast: http://www.box.net/shared/xrj9nt6xp6. This is officially the half way point, as we just finished our eighth week.

We are getting serious now, with a 16 and 14 miler under our belts, and have an 18 mile run this weekend. However, we have good experience now with all our runs, now we just have to stick to it!

Podcast topics include:
-Missed last week, sorry for the delay
-Ran 16 miler and 14 miler, actually not too bad
-Feedback from moms: fuel belt and training questions
-Next long run is 18 miles, getting huge!
-New microphone

Run on, Fellow Runners, Run on!