Big Plans for 2006 Chicago MaRAWthon!

[kmik]

I'm organizing a group of raw folks to join us for the 2006 Chicago Marathon. So far there's about 4 or 5 Living on Live Food teachers that are "in training."

I'd like to invite anyone interested to join us. I'd really like to make a HUGE statement about the raw food lifestyle by having as big a group of us as possible. I will attempt to have media coverage, and we can all wear t-shirts that have raw sayings on them.

The marathon is October 22 (more info at http://www.chicagomarathon.com/) Official timing ends at 6.5 hours, which is a pace just under 15 minutes per mile.

Our private training support group is at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/runraw/ and we're urging folks who are participating to keep a training log at www.coolrunning.com (it's free to sign up).

So who's with us???

[TimmyC]

Krista,

I'm going to think about it...as I've said before when I quit running a few years ago I had a bad injury so I am more than a little nervous about running again. However, you've peaked my interest.

Tim

[kmik]

Tim, perhaps you'd like to start slow, by walking, and hanging out with us on the list. You don't have to make a commitment now if you're not ready, but you'll have your body in motion already, just incase you decide to go ahead... what do you think? :)

Teri, yes, that would be great! I'll have to check in on that thread to see how things are going :)

[SparklePlenty]

I would actually think about walking, not running it. 15 minute miles are doable, I think. Gonna think about this. Strikes me as a really good goal for myself. I kinda want something to shake things up. Just started t tapp and am a veteran walker and biker.

I'll let you know.

Jan

[ReneeSC]

We'll be in Chicago sometime in July/August. :) wrong timing. awwww.

[kmik]

LOL Renee, do I sense some sarcasim?

Jan, glad to see you already joined our support group! I'm glad you're serious about it

[TimmyC]

Sounds good Krista. Do you recommend any sites for training schedules?

[kmik]

(!!!doing a little happy dance!!!) Yes, there are training schedules on coolrunning.com which we should all join. There are others out there too, and in the next few days I'll research a little more and see what I can recommend to the group.

So in the meantime, please join our yahoo group.

[findingme]

Running a marathon has always been a dream of mine! Iwas planning on running a half marathon in my home city in May and I am starting the formal training the beginning of February...so I would really like to try to join you guys for the Chicago Marathon. Do you have to qualify for Chicago? Anyways I'm also trying very hard to maintain my commitment to the raw lifestyle (although I've been slipping up a lot lately). I am also planning to do the New Year's 90 day challenge so I think this long term goal would be a wonderful addition! So to make a long story short (too late)...I'm in! I guess I'll sign up on the yahoo site.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Karen :)

[kiwikid78]

Oh hey, I'm glad I found this thread.

I'm in Jersey, so not sure I'll be able to make the Chicago marathon, but I really want to start training for the New York Marathon in November, which is about the same distance, I think.

So I'm going to join in with you guys.

Also, I've been off Raw for a while now, and this'll be good inspiration to be me back into my health.

I'm gonna join up at coolrunnings, so i'll see u guys there.

[Boysenberry]

kmik

I would love to join you! I will check the training site. I am up to four miles and run about a 12 minute mile right now.

[kmik]

Hi Karen! No, you don't have to quailify for Chicago :) Glad you joined the yahoo group, see you there!

KK, Yes, all marathons are 26.2 miles. You'll miss out all the raw-running partners at the race though But you're welcome to join us on yahoo! (CoolRunning is just a good place to log and get training advice.)

Boysenberry, how great! You're off to a great start, and I'll love getting to meet my other "pea" ;) Don't forget to come to the yahoo group as well!

[ren]

Oh hey, I'm glad I found this thread.

I'm in Jersey, so not sure I'll be able to make the Chicago marathon, but I really want to start training for the New York Marathon in November, which is about the same distance, I think.

So I'm going to join in with you guys.

Also, I've been off Raw for a while now, and this'll be good inspiration to be me back into my health.

I'm gonna join up at coolrunnings, so i'll see u guys there.

I'm joining as well. I want to run the NYC marathon next year. I also want to do the Long Island marathon too so I got work to do!

[ReneeSC]

No Krista, no sarcasm. I was serious.

[kmik]

In that case Renee, change your plans and join us!!!