Any Runners? Newbie runner!

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  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Do you have a lot if time to commit to training? That is a big reason I don't see myself ever doing one !! I can't dedicate hours every weekend for long runs. I honestly enjoy running, but not for 3-5 hours!!!
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Do you have a lot if time to commit to training? That is a big reason I don't see myself ever doing one !! I can't dedicate hours every weekend for long runs. I honestly enjoy running, but not for 3-5 hours!!!
    This is a very good point. I'm running my first marathon in 3 weeks. I'm currently getting up at 4:30 AM in order to run my weekday 8 miles and 5AM on Saturdays so I can finish my 20's before lunchtime (they take me approximately 5 hours....i'm a slowpoke)

    And for the record, I had 8 half's and 4 years of running under my belt before considering a full.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Do you have a lot if time to commit to training? That is a big reason I don't see myself ever doing one !! I can't dedicate hours every weekend for long runs. I honestly enjoy running, but not for 3-5 hours!!!
    This is a very good point. I'm running my first marathon in 3 weeks. I'm currently getting up at 4:30 AM in order to run my weekday 8 miles and 5AM on Saturdays so I can finish my 20's before lunchtime (they take me approximately 5 hours....i'm a slowpoke)

    And for the record, I had 8 half's and 4 years of running under my belt before considering a full.
    Good for you! I think it takes a lot of time, dedication, and mental preparation!!
  • jilzish
    jilzish Posts: 2
    Hi ya Gillian,

    I too have entered myself naively into a marathon next April, so I was excited to see your post. I feel like i'm in a very similar position to you. I have run before; I did a half marathon and a triathlon this time last year but I've had a baby since, and let my fitness slip completely during my pregnancy. I'm starting from scratch again, I ran (struggled through) 2.5 miles yesterday as a starting point. I'm following Hal Higdons 8 weeks to 10k first, and then hopefully i'll be ready to tackle his 18 weeks to Marathon....ohhh!!! even saying it makes me nervous :ohwell: I've sent you a friend request, i'd love to keep up with how your training is going....I believe its gonna be tough, but possible and so worth it crossing the finish line, however lon it takes :smile:

    Best of Luck,
    Sheila x

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