Maria G
My dad and I are planning to go to the Disney marathon on February. He has a lot of training, years of running. But I, in fact, don't have much physical condition. I'm 16 years old and I so badly want to go! How much do I have to train to be able to go? I love running. I probably have about a month of training. Please help! I run and walk 3.2 miles daily. I can't even run a mile without stopping. I can barely run .22 miles and I feel like I'm gonna die. How much should I run each day to be prepared for the marathon? Or should we wait for another year?
Answer
Watch Nova's special on Marathon running which takes couch potatoes and makes them runners. Most people can run a marathon in 8 months if they put in progression training. It's easy to start young then in working life. However, you might want to be realistic and set small goals with your larger goal the marathon next year. Be flexible and maybe change it to a 1/2 marathon and next year the marathon. You also have to be able to do a fun 1 mile run, 5K, 10K and ten miler. Progression is the key to running. A marathon is out of the question until you can mentally and physically gain the experience of running further and further distance.
For training you need to gradually increase your time training. You should be doing weight lifting and jogging. Take breaks for instance after 200 meters and work up to running longer. Get your Dad to coach you along with joining your XC team and track at school.
Watch Nova's special on Marathon running which takes couch potatoes and makes them runners. Most people can run a marathon in 8 months if they put in progression training. It's easy to start young then in working life. However, you might want to be realistic and set small goals with your larger goal the marathon next year. Be flexible and maybe change it to a 1/2 marathon and next year the marathon. You also have to be able to do a fun 1 mile run, 5K, 10K and ten miler. Progression is the key to running. A marathon is out of the question until you can mentally and physically gain the experience of running further and further distance.
For training you need to gradually increase your time training. You should be doing weight lifting and jogging. Take breaks for instance after 200 meters and work up to running longer. Get your Dad to coach you along with joining your XC team and track at school.
Marathon Preparation?
shorTy
hey y'all!
my twin brother and i want to run the full marathon in our area in october '10. we are healthy 23 year-olds. do you know of any good websites/training tips/schedules/etc. that would help us along the way? thanks :o)
Answer
My favorite is watching NOVA's marathon special program where you can also find the schedule and tips and training from their website.
Other good websites is runners world or look into buying a marathon training book for beginners. Also join a program if you can't keep motivated such as the Team in training or a running club. Good luck!
My favorite is watching NOVA's marathon special program where you can also find the schedule and tips and training from their website.
Other good websites is runners world or look into buying a marathon training book for beginners. Also join a program if you can't keep motivated such as the Team in training or a running club. Good luck!
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