How do you know if you're ready for your first marathon?

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  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    rodmelching wrote: »
    Bluepegasus wrote: »
    I've been running 10 years, though never further than 10k until this year. I did my first half marathon in March, and I'm about to do my first full marathon this sunday. It's actually been fairly easy building up from half marathon distance. Furthest distance I have done so far in training is 21 miles, the first part of that was a half marathon race where I got a massive ten minute PB, and then carried on running! Go for it, if I can do it, anyone can!

    Thanks for your input! Congrats on your first marathon this Sunday and good luck! Please post an update, I'd be curious to see how you felt at the finish line compared to the 21 mile in training.

    Thank you! I will let you know how I get on, though I may well be coming back and telling you not to do one, it's hell haha!
  • Nomotivationalldiscipline
    Nomotivationalldiscipline Posts: 146 Member
    You said you wanted it do it before 50.
    You are 48.
    Sign up for one. Pay your money so your invested.
    Freaking run the thing.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    According to Runner’sWorld, running 20-23 miles a week and feeling comfortable running a long run of 10 miles.

    I’ve run a half marathon distance 3 times now and I still don’t feel ready for a marathon. When I finish 13.1 miles I can’t imagine continuing to run for another 13.1! Plus, I’m not ready for the time commitment yet. Maybe when my youngest starts school full time.

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