Couch potato to Marathon Runner in one year, can it be done?

Orrgarde86

Hi all,

I'm Erik and I'm 24 and I live in the UK. I've recently got divorced and so it's driven me to aim for something really ambitious. I have therefore decided to try and complete a marathon in one year from now.

Feel free to invite me to be friends if you want to follow my journey. The journey starts now!

All the best,

Erik

mlally1014

Check out this blog...He lost 100 pounds and ran a marathon in 1 years time...
http://finallyairborne.blogspot.com/

lisa_lotte

WooHoo!!!!!!!

clioandboy

Hey good for you! I started c25k at the end of the summer I have had all sorts of niggly injuries but I am a lot older than you. I wanna do a half or full marathon this year, gonna send a friend request would love to follow your progress. Good Luck!

Orrgarde86

Check out this blog...He lost 100 pounds and ran a marathon in 1 years time...
http://finallyairborne.blogspot.com/

I'll check it out, thanks!

kevbrinks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Izzard#Marathons

If Eddie Izzard can do it, you can easily.

Orrgarde86

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Izzard#Marathons

If Eddie Izzard can do it, you can easily.

I watched the program on Eddie Izzard - what a hero.. He was slightly fitter than I am now but it's not like I'm doing loads of them like he did.

sunkisses

It absolutely can be done. You'll see for yourself!

Amanda_Runs

A year is PLENTY of time for this! Just be sure to keep at it and to not miss your scheduled runs!

lisa_lotte

Check out this blog...He lost 100 pounds and ran a marathon in 1 years time...
http://finallyairborne.blogspot.com/

Just had a look - great blog!!

Orrgarde86

Also if anyone has any tips on this - let me know!

Thanks :-)

Orrgarde86

I too am wondering whether starting a blog would be a good idea......?

lisa_lotte

I too am wondering whether starting a blog would be a good idea......?

Yes do it!! You can do a blog on this site, would be good for people following your progress on here as they can see when you post a new blog!!

Orrgarde86

I might do - I'll get started first so I have something to blog about.

Orrgarde86

So after a weekend of being away, the training will start for real now! Swam 1 mile today - aiming to do that 2-3 times per week to begin with.

Orrgarde86

http://eriksmarathon.blogspot.com/

Check out my blog - please follow and offer words of encouragement.

Orrgarde86

Thanks all for following!!!

Feel free to add me as a friend here too :-)

-Erik