Training for my first marathon! Anyone else?

tikibu23
tikibu23 Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'm running the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (http://www.mohawkhudsonmarathon.com/) on October 7th. This will my first marathon or race for that matter. I would say "I can run" but wouldn't call myself a runner (but I hope too!). I'm a very active person and have consciously included fitness in my lifestyle since I was 14. I'm motivated and plan to stick to my training schedule. I just graduated college and have some time this summer to train properly and focus on doing this the right way.
Here's the training schedule I plan to use (ignore dates): http://www.chicagomarathon.com/CMS400Min/uploadedFiles/Chicago_Marathon/Runner_Information/BACM_NIKE_TRAINING.pdf

I'm not really sure what to do about nutrition but I'm researching and trying to learn as much as I can. As of now I'm going to be eating a net of 1600 I decided and up it from there if I find myself hungry or fatigues.Let me know if you have good marathon nutrition resources. I also hope to blog during this whole process but we'll see.

Anyone else? I haven't been very MFP social but feel free to add me. I'd love the solidarity :)

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  • ginalclark
    ginalclark Posts: 35
    Good Luck on your training! I just completed my first marathon May 6th. I have never been a runner and January when I started my life changing journey, my husband asked me if I would run a marathon with him and crazy me said yes. haha I told myself I wouldn't give up on this because I really wanted to complete a full marathon as a life goal. AND I DID IT and YOU CAN TOO!! I trained for only 4 months at a slow pace. I am a walker/runner and it took me 6:14 to complete it. My main goal was to just finish and I did.

    As far as nutrition, I ate almost everything still in moderation. I cut back on my carbs and dairy but later on with the longer runs I started having to add more carbs in. I tried to eat lots of protein which helped with my energy. Just see how your body feels and listen to it! :)
  • fittiephd
    fittiephd Posts: 608 Member
    bump <3
  • lilfurson
    lilfurson Posts: 190
    Originally I was shooting for the Spartan Beast in VT in September as my major goal for the year. I've run 11 races already this year including 2 half marathons. I signed up for my first marathon on 10/20. I need to start doing some longer runs soon. Also signed up for my first Triathlon in June. :)
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    I am shooting for the Oct 21st rocknroll marathon in STL. Haven't signed up yet but have started training. This will be my first. My biggest hurtle I am facing is proper hydration and nutrients during the long runs. I many times feel nauseous after eating the dried fruits during the run. Haven't tried the gels yet.
  • chrissyrn04
    chrissyrn04 Posts: 119 Member
    Pretty impressive that your first race is a marathon. To get a feel for racing, pacing, ect I would suggest finding a half marathon to do when you are at that mileage in your training.

    I ran my first marathon March 2011. Then had a baby and am getting back into things.

    I have a 10k this sat, half marathon June 2nd, half marathon in Sept and a full marathon in November on the books for this year.
  • lilfurson
    lilfurson Posts: 190
    I am shooting for the Oct 21st rocknroll marathon in STL. Haven't signed up yet but have started training. This will be my first. My biggest hurtle I am facing is proper hydration and nutrients during the long runs. I many times feel nauseous after eating the dried fruits during the run. Haven't tried the gels yet.

    I never tried the dried fruits but I have used the gels. The issue I have with them are that they make me super thirsty. I tend to be super hydrated normally so that helps me during my runs. I actually like the gummy type things during runs although they aren't the easiest to eat they have been better than other things i've tried.
  • caitles14
    caitles14 Posts: 89
    I'm training for a half marathon...does that count? hehe. Good luck!!! Feel free to add me :)
  • dward2011
    dward2011 Posts: 416 Member
    I am shooting for the Oct 21st rocknroll marathon in STL. Haven't signed up yet but have started training. This will be my first. My biggest hurtle I am facing is proper hydration and nutrients during the long runs. I many times feel nauseous after eating the dried fruits during the run. Haven't tried the gels yet.

    I was the same way... but GU packs do not make me nauseous. I really like them.
  • ginalclark
    ginalclark Posts: 35
    During my long, long runs I would do GU and Gatorade and never had nauseous problems! Also, I would either eat oatmeal or a bagel with cream cheese about an hour before running and never felt sick, plus they lasted me a while. :)
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    I might try the gummy type, maybe less grainy. The dried apricots (my favorite) makes me super thirsty. Thanks!
  • tikibu23
    tikibu23 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm thinking of running a half marathon in September for that reason. If I stick my training plan I should be ready for that by then.
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