Dublin Marathon 2010

Boom Boom

Hi Guys,

When would i need to start training for this and how much would i need to do, stats are below. I would love to do a marathon and have contemplated it for a couple of years now. I am a complete novice to running and have no real fitness experience i'm not a real gym goer as my job kinda has me around the country a bit.

any advice greatly appreciated.

stats
28 years old
Male
18 stone 7 pounds
5 foot 8 inches

Thanks

Hail 2 Da Chimp

Hi, this is more of a general fitness forum, there is a dedicated Running / Athletics / Triathalon forum here -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=972
There are already numerous Dublin 2010 Marathon threads there also.

They would be better suited to answering your question.

beegirl

Now!!! Or maybe it is a bit ambitious this year, I remember reading that you should be running for a year before you begin marathon training... Why don't you start now and aim for a 10k in a couple of months, and maybe a half marathon sometime later in the year?

The Davestator

beegirl wrote: »

Now!!! Or maybe it is a bit ambitious this year, I remember reading that you should be running for a year before you begin marathon training... Why don't you start now and aim for a 10k in a couple of months, and maybe a half marathon sometime later in the year?

Depending on your goals, you have plenty of time. If you want to run the whole thing without stopping, you'll be fine, if you want a specific time, you'll be under pressure.

A lot of people run and then walk for a bit etc but in my opinion, thats not really 'doing' a marathon (only my opinion)

+1 on the adivce to hit the Athletics / tri etc forum.

Boom Boom

Hi guys


Thanks for the responses. I didn't see the sub forum, if mods want to move across then please feel free.


Thanks