Marathon advice

vonzo
vonzo Posts: 161
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys, wondered if anyone could help me out here please.

I have just heard about a charity even that's taking place in just under 5 months. It's a night time marathon WALK. I would love to enter it but I was just wondering if I'm being realisitic in thinking I would be able to get myself fit enough in 5 months? I'm 161lbs, 5"3 and not in the best of shape :ohwell: . I started exercising on Monday doing cardio 3 days a week and toning 2 days a week. Should I go for it or am I being totally stupid?

here is the site if anyone wouldl like to take a look:

http://www.walkthewalk.org/Challenges/TheMoonWalkEdinburgh/EnterOnline

Any help would be much appreciated :smile:

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  • vonzo
    vonzo Posts: 161
    Hi guys, wondered if anyone could help me out here please.

    I have just heard about a charity even that's taking place in just under 5 months. It's a night time marathon WALK. I would love to enter it but I was just wondering if I'm being realisitic in thinking I would be able to get myself fit enough in 5 months? I'm 161lbs, 5"3 and not in the best of shape :ohwell: . I started exercising on Monday doing cardio 3 days a week and toning 2 days a week. Should I go for it or am I being totally stupid?

    here is the site if anyone wouldl like to take a look:

    http://www.walkthewalk.org/Challenges/TheMoonWalkEdinburgh/EnterOnline

    Any help would be much appreciated :smile:
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    I definitely think that you can do it! It's a walk so you wouldn't have to worry about all the impact that running involves. I say go for it, keep up with your cardio and strength training and you'll be fine. I'd say walk the miles though. I'm training for a marathon that is in 3 months, I run almost everyday but I have to make sure I get in those long runs on the weekends. Start slow, but you should get to walking 23 or so miles which is totally possible, I can run up to 17 miles now and I never thought I'd be able to do that, GOOD LUCK! :happy:

    ~Leash
  • haleyk
    haleyk Posts: 58
    Do it. why not? give yourself some credit.
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