First Marathon...advice needed!!

EdaMeda123
EdaMeda123 Posts: 6
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! I am new to all this, but as all of you, I am here to get fit and healthy!

To encourage my healthy kick and to stay motivated, I have signed up for a small 5k Marathon, my first one EVER! (hopefully it will be one of many...) However, I am a terrible runner and need some advice on how I should train to prepare for this? It's not till July so I have some time to improve my running skills. :noway:

Any advice or training ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks! :wink:

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  • ashreynolds09
    ashreynolds09 Posts: 257 Member
    Morning! I am running my first 1/2 marathon in June...I have ran 2 5k's so far...so I'm nervous too! All I can say is find a good training program and stick to it. If you're doing a 5k I would suggest couch to 5k
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    coach to 5k if this is your first and you don't run already

    FYI: a marathon is 26.2 miles. A 5k is 3.1
  • EdaMeda123
    EdaMeda123 Posts: 6
    hehe i just learned the difference! =-) yes, 5k is a good way to start. I don't think I would survive a marathon quite yet!

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