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

Orrgarde86 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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

lisa_lotte · March 2011

WooHoo!!!!!!!

clioandboy · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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

If Eddie Izzard can do it, you can easily.

Orrgarde86 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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

Amanda_Runs · March 2011

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

lisa_lotte · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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

Thanks :-)

Orrgarde86 · March 2011

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

lisa_lotte · March 2011

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 · March 2011

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

Orrgarde86 · March 2011

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 · March 2011

http://eriksmarathon.blogspot.com/

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

Orrgarde86 · March 2011

Thanks all for following!!!

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

-Erik

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

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