Well, its my first marathon, and its next week! I just came back from a vacation. Its was a hiking trip. Got me abit fitter and thinner. Should I still participate in the marathon and try my best or forget about it ..???
2006-06-12 04:30:45 · 11 answers · asked by ladybug21 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, do the half (21 kilometers) if you haven't trained beforehand .. If you can run 5 kilometers in like 25 minutes, the half marathon is still achievable even without longer runs in your training. Just start out VERY slow. You may then waste a week or two with your recovery - but from there to the marathon is not such a big step.
Don't do the marathon unless you really put a lot of constant effort during the last months. A 20-mile run few weeks before the marathon is also very important. You want your first marathon to be a memorable experience. There is plenty of time, don't rush it!
PS: As for training for this race, thre is not much you can do now .. My advice is to NOT venture into running these very last days, resting is much more important. One or two easy jogs are quite enough. Good luck for the week-end!
2006-06-13 21:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
marathon training requires at a bare minimum 6 months
its is 26.2 miles i have no idea about the metric converstion, but you will be running betweeen 3 and 6 hours depending on your speed
obviously, this is not an event you can get ready for in a week unless you are already very much physically fit from swimming or some other cardio exercise, even then the stress of running on the feet and leg muscles is generally way too much for an average person without training to bear
start out with a 5 Kilometer race, work up to a 10 K race and take it from there
2006-06-12 11:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by whoisgod71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true Marathon is 26.2 miles or about 42 Km. You must be talking about doing a half marathon of 13.1 or 21. If you have been doing any running at all you could train for a half marathon in say 8 to 10 weeks. Obviously the more you have been running the less time it will take. If you are truely talking a full marathon you will need a year from beginning to the race with no prior running experience. Less if you have been running. I would consult with Running World magazine web site or www.coolrunning.com for training advice. Although you have to tweak it for your condition. A full marathon is much harder than a half marathon. I speak from experience in running both.
The only other quick advice I can offer is go to a full service running shop like fleet feet or one of many others around the country. Have them fit you in good shoes. This will be your most costly piece of equipment so be prepared to buy at least two pairs of shoes that may cost from $75 to $150. Non cotton socks, a hat, sun glasses, good shorts that don't chaff, non cotton shirts and sports bras for women are all important. Many people also like to use an MP3 player or radio to run with to fill the many hours. I listen to Pod casts from wayofthemasterradio.com to fill the hours on the road.
You will need to learn how to stay hydrated this time of year (summer) during your training. I use Gatoraid Endurance and Pedialyte plus energy gels for races.
Many training programs will have you run 4 or 5 days a week. I run 7 per week. In the off season I run at least 25 miles per week in the winter (outside). In peak training season up to a month before my next marathon I will run 50 to 70 miles a week. Typically you will run short runs of 2 to 6 miles each day with at least one long run of over 10 miles each week. You will build your long run up to 20+ (I suggest 25 at least) about a month before the race, then you will taper this down as you get closer.
Marathons are great. I would suggest you train for the half and then do a full marathon later. Use the half marathon distance as training for the next marathon in your area.
2006-06-12 17:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are going to be in for a rude surprise. 21Kilometers is roughly 12 miles. A marathon is 26.2 miles or about 40 kilometers.
If you haven't trained (specifically ran), I suggest punting on the marathon. Even a half marathon will be challenging for you.
Usually to prepare for a half marathon or a marathon requires months of prep work. You could walk the half marathon (in about 3 hours, which is what I think you are referring to) so if your fitness level is there for that, go for it.
There are plenty of marathon training programs on the web, but absolutely none of them will work for you if the marathon is next week and you have had no training prior.
2006-06-12 11:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by mchenryeddie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RUN, no seriously this is all you can do to prepare, Go run 10 miles right now, not on a treadmill...outside. Do some hills. Run every day adding miles each day, run a light 3 miles the day before. What's 21 kilometers? is that a half marathon? 13 miles?
2006-06-12 11:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marathons are very very hard. You should have prepared a year in advanced. But try it out and see how you do, then you can improve your time from there.
2006-06-12 11:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHAHA, you're kidding right? It takes months to prepare for a marathon. Do you know how long 26 miles is?
2006-06-12 11:33:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why wouldn't you participate? hiking trips only make you fit?
to prepare just eat healthy, excersise daily....
good luck with your marathon!!!
2006-06-12 11:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should still do it because you don't have to be an olympian to participate if you still have the desire to do it then you should good luck.
2006-06-12 11:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by Albert j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl go for it cause if u don't u will regret it . we only live once.
2006-06-12 11:33:55 · answer #10 · answered by sukinalee329 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋