Running a marathon?
I'm interested in running a marathon. It's in September, which will give me about 4 months to train. I'm in shape but have never run...at all..ever...is 4 months enough time to get ready and how do I start?
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Four months is going to be very tight, but as long as you are happy just to finish, it is doable. It will probably take 5 days a week leg work and 1 day of crosstraining allowing a day of rest.Also be very careful in the beginning. Legs that are not accustom to the impact that occurs from running will be very tender. Invest in good shoes and try grass or trail running some.
After a month of training, try a dry run on your long day. If you want to finish in say 4 1/2 hours. Go to a local track and try to complete as many laps as possible in 4 1/2 hours.
There are several websites on the net that are about running and training; so read up as much as you can.
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Wow. You'll need to get in shape, fast. I don't think you're ready for a marathon yet. If you've never run before, you'll need at least a full year to do it. Start slow, and gradually build up to running LONG distances. You'll get there eventually!In track and field what is Mach A and Mach B drills and balistic stretc?
i think you should do it. i ran my first marathon last year, and i had training for it but have never ran more then 12 miles in my life. most of my training was from track where i ran the 800 meter run. the marathon started to hurt at the 13 mile mark and then at about the 18 mile mark i was walking/jogging. i finished in 4 hours 7 mins which is pretty goood for first time.but yea, go for it and see what you can do. build up your miles each month. start with about 6 miles a day and build up each month. if you finish it, you will feel amazing. goood luck!
People who already run 15-25 miles a week need at least 4.5 months to properly train for a marathon. If this is not going to be your last marathon, I suggest you get to that range before beginning to train for one. Even if you want to "just finish" and walk it, you should spend the 4.5 months training for that. Don't underestimate the distance.
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I have run more than my fair share of marathons, and I have been part of numerous running groups who are dedicated to training marathon runners, beginners and veterans. In my humble opinion, the greatest hurdle in reaching the 26.2 mile distance is that people do not respect that a marathon is a very, very long distance. Just being fit and in shape is not enough. You need adequate training to get there.If you have no experience running, then I am afraid that four months is not likely enough time to train. Marathon training programs are usually five to six months, and they usually encourage that a runner be able to run about 3-4 miles from the very beginning. Running in September, sounds awfully unlikely. However, you should keep in mind that there are many marathons out there, and they never seem to run out of road. :) You may be able to train to run a half marathon in that time, however, and I highly encourage you to check them out.
When you decide to run a marathon or half marathon, the best way to get started is to join a training program. They will tell you all the pitfalls of running the race, and they will encourage you to keep going when you need your motivation the most.
Regardless of what anyone says, running a marathon or half marathon is a very noble goal, and it is a life-changing experience in that you see how far you can go if you challenge yourself. You should definitely go for it, but make sure that you are adequately prepared. Good luck~!
You might want to try a few miles before you still consider! lol...it's not easy. My dad has ran quite a few marathons and he says you will loose quite a few pounds so you will want to get with your doctor and see if this will be safe for you. 4 months will probably not be enough time if you've never ran before but if you're determined then I would go for it. Usually they cost a bit of money so make sure this is something you will do.
My advise for starting is to start slow and work your way up. One day push yourself and the next take it easy! Start off doing a mile or half a mile if you don't think you can handle a mile. The day you push yourself do one mile when you start and the next day do 2 easy miles. And just work up from there. If you plan to do the marathon in 4 months then I would run 5-6 days a week. Give yourself at least 1 day off a week to let ur muscles relax! Also, making sure you eat healthy will play a big factor! Drink lots of water and take good care of yourself! Have fun! :)
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