How Long Does it Usually Take to Train for a Marathon?
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After the first one, it becomes easier to run another marathon, which is why many people decide to continue their training. While some amazing athletes can run another marathon in the next day, week, or month, the rest of us mere mortals usually take at least 3-4 months before running another one. It is probably possible to run consecutive marathons in a shorter period for many runners, but you want give your body some recovery time so that you do not succumb to an injury from overtraining. Besides, you may wish to run another, and another, and so forth, and that becomes difficult without leaving a recovery gap in between.
If you're curious about running a marathon, I highly encourage you to run at least one. Not only do you get to make great friends during your training, it is an amazing feeling going across the finish line, knowing that you accomplished something that most people dismiss as just impossible. If Oprah can do it, I'm sure you can too. :) It really makes you think about what else in your life you dismissed too quickly as impossible..
It depends on what kind of shape your in to begin with, if your young and healthy, probably about 2 weeks.
What is your current physical condition and what is your goal? Do you have any running experience? Do you want to complete a marathon, run a marathon or race a marathon? There is a difference.
Completing a marathon means any combination of walking and running to go the distance. Running a marathon means completing a marathon running the entire distance without regard for time. Racing a marathon means running as fast as you possibly can.
Given that you are asking this question, I suspect that you want to complete and/or run a marathon but not necessarily race it. If you are healthy and determined and have access to a coach or trainer who can guide you then it is possible to go from no running to completing a marathon with 6 months to 1 year preparation, preferably the latter
I don't necessarily recommend running a marathon with this little running experience but I am familar with enough people who have done it successfully to know it is possible. Don't attempt this on your own and don't enter a marathon just because some friends are doing ut and want you to participate too. The marathon is a long way and it is possible to really hurt yourself if you are not properly prepared.
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about a month, thats how long it took mePulled a muscle...or am about to?
90 daysI have run 5 marathons and I give myself about 3-4 months to run, if i want to do well. If you are looking to just run/walk a marathon, you can do it as earlier. The key is to be able to run at least 12 miles two to three different days, not in a row, about a week apart. Good luck. If you are looking for a training plan go to coolrunning.com for tips.
What's the toughest track workout you've ever done?
There are several 12 week training programs online.Good luck.
Which sport takes mor energy... football, wrestling, or boxing?
for an average person in decent physcial shape to begin with, you can train for one in about 18-20 weeks. It doesnt mean you'll break any records, but you will finish.I not for sure It usually depends on the person .. for example how alive are they, how tall, what is their weight
just go on training everyday.. it doesn't matter how long you trained, the key of your success is your attitude and self discipline, just do the proper training and ask God to help you and give you the strength/endurance to win the game
It really depends on your level of fitness and what your goal is. www.runnersworld.com has a training program that helps you design a program to you level. Lots of tips too
The first person is so completly far off it's not even funny.
You need to train MONTHS for a marathon.
if you are in some what good shape- I would say 3 months but if you are in bad shape then 6 months. Most important is that you work up your mileage to atleast 18-20 miles in one run. If you can do that and feel ok after and not too sore the next day, then you are probably ready. Runners World Magazine always has stuff on marathon training. Be careful, I read an article on how a marathon can severely damage your heart if you are not adaquately trained which is why I would check with your dr before starting a new rigorous training program
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