Rome Marathon

Has anyone here done it? I'm thinking about doing it. More info here: http://www.adventure-marathon.com/Rome-Marathon.aspx

How hard is this? I've never done marathons before but I like the challenge of doing one - more so the training element. Can I still weight train as normal when training for a marathon?

rainbow kirby

You might be better off asking in the Athletics/Running/Triathlon forum too.

--amadeus--

RK is right, you've a better chance of finding someone who has run Rome in the A/R/T forum.

From what I have heard it's a good one, flat and with a nice route (goes past the historic sites). There are cobbles which can be hell on your knees and heat may be a factor.

Weight training "as normal" I don't know about, it depends on what "as normal" is. Every pound of muscle above the waist is just dead weight to be carried around so weight training and running are pretty much opposite goals in general but core work and general S&C is good and reccomended. Bear in mind that even teh lightest marathon programs will have you running 4 - 5 days per week and probably up to 30 miles per week. That's a fair amount of training (and associated recovery) so intensive weights on top could compramise teh running.

How much running do you currently do? No disrespect but a lot of people see marathons and think "cool!". 26.2 miles is a long, long, long way (and feels even longer when you're hitting mile 22!) and needs a fair amount of prep

billyhead

I did it in 2008. Its mostly flat. Alovely route through all the historical sights. Also the weather was very pleasent when I ran it (mid March time). The only thing is you have to run along some cobble streets which I wasn't used to running on surface wise in terms of training for it. I did manage to get a sub 3 hour marathon in it however:D

--amadeus--

--amadeus-- wrote: »

RK is right, you've a better chance of finding someone who has run Rome in the A/R/T forum.

From what I have heard it's a good one, flat and with a nice route (goes past the historic sites). There are cobbles which can be hell on your knees and heat may be a factor.

Weight training "as normal" I don't know about, it depends on what "as normal" is. Every pound of muscle above the waist is just dead weight to be carried around so weight training and running are pretty much opposite goals in general but core work and general S&C is good and reccomended. Bear in mind that even teh lightest marathon programs will have you running 4 - 5 days per week and probably up to 30 miles per week. That's a fair amount of training (and associated recovery) so intensive weights on top could compramise teh running.

How much running do you currently do? No disrespect but a lot of people see marathons and think "cool!". 26.2 miles is a long, long, long way (and feels even longer when you're hitting mile 22!) and needs a fair amount of prep

I'm currently 190lbs around 12% bodyfat. I don't do any running really except warm ups and bouts of HIT training. How tough is this going to be for me?

--amadeus--

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I'm currently 190lbs around 12% bodyfat. I don't do any running really except warm ups and bouts of HIT training. How tough is this going to be for me?

Very. Bodyweight is fine but you have no aerobic endurance base - HIT is all about intensity but with distance running it's all at a low intensity for a long duration so you really do need to turn your training routine on it's head. The hardest thing will be slogging through long runs (3 hours plus) with your HR staying low - you're used to going balls out every session and that mindset will have to change, which is a challenge.

Can be done though, if you put the work in! Google for some training schedules (Hal Higdons are good) and maybe try doing the first couple of weeks just as a trial. If you hate it then no harm done, if you enjoy it or find it ok then you can get a proper plan in place and get training.

Good luck!