Broke 0 #1 February 4, 2006 So the other day a friend of mine asked me if I wanted to run a marathon with him. At first I was like WTF are your crazy, and I guess misery loves company. Today I was kind of considering it. I am not really seriously running right now. I am casual about it. However If I were to start to seriously train do you think that I might actually be able to run a marathon this coming may? Of course this is for you folk who run marathons. I know there are a couple of you out there.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #2 February 4, 2006 You can do anything you set your mind to.....work hard at training for it and I am sure you could... My own goal is being able to run to the end of the driveway without collasping.....but I know with enough hard work I will be able to do it in a few months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 February 4, 2006 It really depends on when in may and how much you're running... many marathon training programs I've seen are 16-18 weeks... and they peak at around 20-24 miles for the once a week "long" run about 3-4 weeks prior to the race... That said I have a book that I bought before I ran my last marathon that was 100 days (91 of which were before the marathon...) Of course I'm no expert... Oh, but I am planning to run a marathon in May too... as a warm up for the Air Force marathon in September...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #4 February 4, 2006 It is may 28 I believe, so I think I may be able to do it, bt I think it is going to be a lot of work.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 February 4, 2006 of course you could do what I did. set yer sites on homebrewing. then you'd be creating something that EVERYONE would appreciate. and you 'd be learning anew skill. ,mmmmmm beer....... Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 February 4, 2006 One of the keys to successful building of mileage is to remeber to use a two steps forward one step back approach... build for two weeks then back off for a week the basic gist of my program was for the long runs 10-12 miles (1.5-2 hrs) then 6-8 miles (1-1.5 hrs) 12-14 miles 8-10 miles 14-16 mi etc... gradually building to 22-24 miles then tapering before the marathon... (with the occational 5k or 10k race thrown in to incorporate some competition...) during the week there were typically 3 other running days varing from 30-40 minutes or 40-60 minutes... and once in a while I threw in some track time doing speed work and I also looked for hills to run on...) Good luck... oh and don't forget to hydrate... I ran out of water during one of my long runs about 4-5 miles shy of my home... it wasn't fun. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #7 February 4, 2006 If I wake up early I might be able to run to work and back. It is a good 8 mile treck, but it could be done... although I would probibly have to leave like 2 hours early. ughDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #8 February 4, 2006 you can do it... but i would say goodbye to saturday jumping. most programs have the long run on saturday and rest on sunday. it's possible that you could switch it around for your schedule but you're gonna have to have your schedule down packed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #9 February 4, 2006 Oh well then screw that... hmmm home brewing eh? Anyone have a good recipie for a cream stout mmmm yummyDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 February 4, 2006 Quoteyou can do it... but i would say goodbye to saturday jumping. most programs have the long run on saturday and rest on sunday. it's possible that you could switch it around for your schedule but you're gonna have to have your schedule down packed. Most programs are also flexible enought that you can do the long run on some other day I did almost all of my long runs on Sunday evening before dinner... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #11 February 4, 2006 I've run two marathons, and believe me when I say this. They are one of the hardest physical events to do. If your goal is to just finish, you should be okay doing at least 40 to 50 miles a week with a long run every two weeks. I don't know what you're doing now, but start at say 20-25 miles a week if you're doing less than that now. Build it up slowly, after all, you have 3 and something months left. You should be around 50 miles a week by May. But taper off the final week before the marathon, maybe 25-30 miles. I haven't run since 1991, but I ran 3:29:12 in my last marathon (1990), which took some serious effort to prepare for. The training program above, got me across the finish line as a junior in high school in 4:27, way back in 1984, though I ended up walking a lot the last 4 or 5 miles."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 February 4, 2006 I really haven't been running seriously. Allthough once the sun starts to stay up longet I may run at work after the hour when all my obligations are taken care of. I just have to let security know. I have been running off and n for about a half an hour whenever I run. I may have developed a problem with a slight case of exercised induced asthma. It isn't that bad I just cough a lot, and sometime I cough up lung cookies other times I puke.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #13 February 4, 2006 QuoteI really haven't been running seriously. Allthough once the sun starts to stay up longet I may run at work after the hour when all my obligations are taken care of. I just have to let security know. I have been running off and n for about a half an hour whenever I run. I may have developed a problem with a slight case of exercised induced asthma. It isn't that bad I just cough a lot, and sometime I cough up lung cookies other times I puke. That could be a problem... Might want to consider a visit to the doctor if you decide to pursue the marathon... just my opinion. Even then, if you do enter the race, there's no shame in quitting. Most marathons see about a 30% drop-out rate. It's not worth a visit to the ER by punishing yourself so bad to finish. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #14 February 4, 2006 Once I get over the one wave though I am usually good. I never had this problem when I was a kid. I used to go on 7 hour trail rides with my mountain bike. That was awesome. I wish I had the time to do that again.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #15 February 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteI really haven't been running seriously. Allthough once the sun starts to stay up longet I may run at work after the hour when all my obligations are taken care of. I just have to let security know. I have been running off and n for about a half an hour whenever I run. I may have developed a problem with a slight case of exercised induced asthma. It isn't that bad I just cough a lot, and sometime I cough up lung cookies other times I puke. That could be a problem... Might want to consider a visit to the doctor if you decide to pursue the marathon... just my opinion. Even then, if you do enter the race, there's no shame in quitting. Most marathons see about a 30% drop-out rate. It's not worth a visit to the ER by punishing yourself so bad to finish. I agree... pay attention to you're body... don't do something to permanently injure yourself... I know I won't be able to run forever because I did some overtraining when I first started to run about 6 or so years ago on a right shoe that had a busted air cushion... (my right knee acts up occationally... because of it... its usually a great indicator for me start breaking in a new pair of shoes... ) btw: I ran my first and only marathon so far in 3:29:01... and I didn't kill myself doing it... Edited to add: there's a ton of Great information at http://www.runnersworld.com/Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #16 February 4, 2006 "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" By: Whitsett, Dolgener and Kole I too have considered running a marathon. What's holding me back? I don't have lots of time. Ha, I barely have any free time... One of my good friends is training for one though. She was a casual 5 k runner and after weeks of training she's busting about 16 and 18 mile runs. It is a goal of mine though... I will run a marathon one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #17 February 4, 2006 My brother runs marathons and even ran one of the ultra-marathons. He recommends having a good mileage base down for a few months before doing some serious marathon training. A good base, according to him, would be something like being able to do five miles three times a week and throwing in an additional seven or eight miler on the weekends. Then again, my brother is a fucking gazelle and insane human being with regards to running. When he ran the Seattle marathon this year, he called it a training event, rode his bike 25 mi to the race, then had his wife bring his bike to the finish line so he could bike back home. Fucktard. Had I known he would be doing something that stupid I would have been at his house in a lawn chair drinking tequila, waiting with a paintball gun. When he appeared, I would have shot his ass and said 'Congrats! You're fucking stupid!' Good luck! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundrush134 0 #18 February 4, 2006 RUN FOREST RUN ~~~> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #19 February 4, 2006 Don't do it!!!You will use up all of your heart beats. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #20 February 4, 2006 Most 16-week training programs I've read (and that would be exactly the right length of time for you!) say you should be able to comfortable run for 1-2 hours once or twice a week before beginning the 16-week program. If you're physically able to run an hour or so now, once a week, you should be able to follow a training program and do alright. I'm not saying you'll be qualifying for Boston, but if you stick to it for the next four months, chances are good you'll finish strong. Good luck--there's nothing like it! -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 February 4, 2006 It's going to be a smaller martahon somewhere in Vermont. My friend dosen't really want to run in a largeris oneDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #22 February 4, 2006 Quoteyou can do it... but i would say goodbye to saturday jumping. most programs have the long run on saturday and rest on sunday. it's possible that you could switch it around for your schedule but you're gonna have to have your schedule down packed. I don't think this is true at all. There's no reason that he couldn't do long runs on Sundays--there are several training programs that reccommend it, actually. And although there are some time consuming runs, the three-plus hour runs are only for a few weekends. Of course it is a big commitment, but then, that's a lot of the appeal. The training is the REAL work, and if you do it right, the race itself is your reward. On a related note, a friend of mine wanted me to do a 100k one-day hike with him, but I just can't commit to 16-hour training hikes right now. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #23 February 5, 2006 QuoteIt's going to be a smaller martahon somewhere in Vermont. My friend dosen't really want to run in a largeris one Well, if you're in NE, consider the Cape Cod marathon in Falmouth sometime in October. It's a relatively flat course a lot of people PR on. I ran it in 2003 and it was beautiful. I'm thinking of doing that one again just for the scenery. S.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #24 February 5, 2006 You bailed on the MB Marathon, and we lost our enthusiam for it because of that...or the fact that we just didn't take the time to train for it. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 February 5, 2006 Speaking of Marathon training... I just did 7 miles this See attached photo. It was supposed to be 8-10 miles and would have if it wasn't so ugly out. I'm a little hard core... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
