I haven't run in 12-13 weeks and I was originally planning on running a 10k in oct but because I haven't run in a while I have decided not to.
So my goal now is to run a marathon next October. I have a year to train and I have never even run a 10k before.
Is a year long enough to train for a marathon? Is going straight to a marathon a bad idea? I could try and find a half somewhere in the spring I guess. My city doesn't offer that many runs so I'll have to find one somewhere else.
I mean, a year is long enough to do it and do it safely. But I'd strongly suggest trying out a half first. You may find that you just don't care for distance running, and there's no shame in that, but it would suck to be locked into 26.2.
I mean, a year is long enough to do it and do it safely. But I'd strongly suggest trying out a half first. You may find that you just don't care for distance running, and there's no shame in that, but it would suck to be locked into 26.2.
I never thought of that.
I will try and find a half in the spring then. Thanx.
Yeah, totally agree about increasing gradually. I've done several HMs and I'm still not sure about going up to full marathon. I'd like to do it someday, but ... it's a lifestyle that you need to enjoy (not just enjoy the idea of) and your body needs to tolerate it in order for it to be a good experience. I'm still not sure if my running-injury-prone body would tolerate marathon training.
I mean, a year is long enough to do it and do it safely. But I'd strongly suggest trying out a half first. You may find that you just don't care for distance running, and there's no shame in that, but it would suck to be locked into 26.2.
I never thought of that.
I will try and find a half in the spring then. Thanx.
I think this sounds perfect. Train for a half in the Spring and if you like it, you can do a fall full. I did run a marathon before a half and survived though, so I can't knock it too much My advice would still be to do a half first.
I had this same goal almost 3 years ago and was at the same level of fitness, only run 3-6 miles and only run 5ks before.
I focused on a spring half and loved it so I kept at it and completed the MCM over a year from when I decided to do it. Now I have 4 halfs under my belt and I'm eyeing my second marathon in less than 3 months.
I definitely think it can be done. I would just set up yourself up for success. Dedicate the time and training and you can definitely do it.
Post by stinkerbell6879 on Aug 26, 2014 13:31:46 GMT -5
I vote for a half to test it out! and then if you love it that is plenty of time to train for a full. I also just jumped from basically nothing to training for a 1/2 and I think getting a few smaller distance races in during training really helped me get a feel for race day and how I felt out there on a course rather then just solo running around the neighborhood.
I agree with the other ladies - half is a great distance to see whether you might fancy the full. That said, dream big if you want to! Also, I just noticed your signature and I wanted to say (as someone who has also had 2 MCs this year) that I'm really sorry. It sucks. Running does great things to boost the mood and self esteem though
@cheshire- thanx. That was my reason for not running, I was told by my OB not to run in first tri, I am hoping to get back into running, and hopefully I'll get back to where I was before quickly.
Post by stinkerbell6879 on Aug 26, 2014 18:29:09 GMT -5
awick14, just wanted to say so sorry for your loss and I think getting back out there running is a wonderful thing, it really helped me last year after my MC. So ((hugs)) and go easy on yourself, those first few runs back out there can be tough but yet feel so good!
@cheshire- thanx. That was my reason for not running, I was told by my OB not to run in first tri, I am hoping to get back into running, and hopefully I'll get back to where I was before quickly.
I'm sure you will. And I totally agree with setting goals like this, takes the mind off the other stuff. Hugs.