thelawgoddess Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 thinking about running my first marathon. started training ... hoping to stick to it. just wondering if anybody else on here is maybe planning to run this and can help keep me motivated ... or maybe has in the past and has some helpful pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 There used to be a training program on the Boston Marathon website. I ran a marathon in 1980. It was 84 degrees in Richmond, Virginia. Then I decided 10k was a better distance to run. But you're young. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 post some photos of you in spandex please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 got a training program; problem is sticking to it. i tried this a couple of years ago and ended up quitting. i'm really a sprinter so the whole distance thing chews me up. i think i can do it this time, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 i worked 2 van marathons. typically the problem with this one is the spring weather. the first one was about 45F and rain with about 20mph winds. last year was better. it's a hilly run, so practice long up-hills. i work a lot with marathon runners. my advice is- start with half, knock a couple of them and then try a full one. don't think about time (or how fast is your mile), but just don't get injured and finish a few races. but long distance running is a very harsh sport, takes a lot of your time. add some muscle balancing, use good footbeds with your shoes. i ma moving back to seattle at the end of feb, so i can help you out. have fun- r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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