Think I want to run a half marathon

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But I'm out of shape and hate to run no seriously I have about 35 pounds I want to lose. I'd love to run a marathon at disney but I'm not a runner. When I work out I walk on the treadmill about 2-4 miles. How do I get started?

[gt7301b]

Couch 2 5K, run a 5K and see how you like it. If you hate running find another way to be active.

[Raggedeannie]

Ditto the C25k program. Great way to ease into running. If it gets too hard around weeks 3 or 4 or 5, dont be afraid to repeat weeks. If the first long run seems daunting, slow your pace down and trust the training program, you can do it!

[oliviapope]

Another vote for C25K, it's how I started and I'm training for my first half now using a Hal Higdon plan.

[kellina]

Definitely C25K! Go slow on the running portions and don't be afraid to repeat a week if you need to!

And make sure you have good shoes! Good luck!

[kellina]

Forgot to add that Disney has lots of races I offered- 5k, 10k, not just halfs and marathons....

Just throwing that out there if you are just looking to do the "Disney Thing"!

[shauni27]

I agree, couch to 5K, do the 5K and see how you like it. There are other ways to be active if you hate running. And as a side note, since I slowed down my running from 20 miles per week to about 6 like I am doing right now, I have lost 15 lbs. Running = runger = weight gain, at least for me.