First Time Marathon Novice

pavb2

Hi All

Apologies if this has been covered before,I am considering entering the Dublin marathon in Oct, I'm 45 typically run between 5K & 10K. have I got enough time to achieve this and where would I get information on training programme targets etc.

Any advice appreciated.

Paul

nellocon

Hi Paul,
I'm no seasoned veteran of running myself but if you put in the work between now and Dublin, you would stand a great chance of completing the marathon. If i was you i would focus on just finishing it.

Don't try and do too much like trying to finish in under 4 hours or something.
If you are looking for a schedule to follow, Hal Higdons prove very popular around here.
http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/novices.html


It takes just over 4 months of dedication to finish this program for a novice, however if you were dedicated enough to this program, i would say you would have no problem finishing the marathon.

Anyway best of luck, your first marathon is supposed to be a great feeling.
I wouldn't know!

See ya in Dublin!

Peckham

+1

With five and a half months to go until the Dublin marathon, you could go from being a lazy git on the couch to getting around the 26.2 miles. That you're already running means you have a headstart on lots of other marathon virgins.

Am a firm believer in Higdon for novices, so agree with that recommendation.

pavb2

Thanks for encouragement, yes I think focus will be on getting round,did Hal Higdon's 10k so will look at this again.

I noticed a couple of other threads here information and advice here is excellent.

Anybody else entering?

pavb2

Also can anyone recommend any good podcasts to help in achieving programme?