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Training for my first full Marathon this year

Suzmp85
Suzmp85 Posts: 184 Member
edited 9:11AM in Social Groups
Hey there, I'm a newbie Marathoner in training for my first race this Fall. Training starts in June and I just finished a 1/2 a few days ago. Just wondering if anyone else is in first time training and would love some friends/support. :smile:

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  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    Oh congrats! Your first is always memorable. I'll be training for my third marathon (race is in December), but feel free to add me :)
  • greypilgrimess
    greypilgrimess Posts: 353 Member
    Congrats! I'm signing up for my first marathon when registration opens next week, it's not until January but I'm trying to build a good base now and start my training plan in late Summer. I hope you're as excited as I am! Which one are you doing?
  • Suzmp85
    Suzmp85 Posts: 184 Member
    Yeah, I'm trying to maintain my base from doing my 1/2 training over the Winter.
  • Linli_Anne
    Linli_Anne Posts: 1,360 Member
    I'm about 2 months out from my first full, and into the heart of my training.
  • timeasterday
    timeasterday Posts: 1,368 Member
    I'm running my first full in November - the Savannah Rock 'n Roll. Doing my 3rd half marathon this Saturday.

    I've signed up with a coach to give me a customized training plan. So far I really like it and am learning so much from him.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Running my second in Sep (Air Force) then Chicago in Oct. Just concentrating on base mileage mostly.
  • twinmom_112002
    twinmom_112002 Posts: 739 Member
    Contemplating it for February/ March of next year. I have to get the base mileage down first.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    I will be tackling my first Full in December as well! And training starts in June too! What marathon are you doing?
  • mjpTennis
    mjpTennis Posts: 6,165 Member
    Hitting my first marathon May 11th this year. Last 20 mile training run this weekend. Good luck
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I've got my first marathon on the calendar for November. I'm working on solidly getting my base mileage to 30-35 per week and I'll pick up training from there in July.
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    I am training for a 50K right now (it's in July) and then I will begin training for the Chicago Marathon.
  • UrbanRunner81
    UrbanRunner81 Posts: 1,207 Member
    Hi and welcome! I will be training for my 3rd marathon this fall. I am doing my 2nd marathon in two weeks! eep!
  • saskie78
    saskie78 Posts: 237 Member
    Training for my second road marathon for the fall! Have run trail marathons, but they are a different beast altogether. Excited! Will start officially on a plan in June. Friends welcome!

    Good luck everyone!
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    My 5th marathon is coming up on May 11th. Good luck in your training. Just keep running!
  • Suzmp85
    Suzmp85 Posts: 184 Member
    I will be tackling my first Full in December as well! And training starts in June too! What marathon are you doing?

    Grand Rapids Marathon in October here in Michigan.
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    Feel free to add me. I just signed up for my second marathon today (Chicago), but I have a LOT of training to do to get ready!
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