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  • 28-06-2017 6:54pm
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    Maclyn
    Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Is 18 weeks sufficient time to train for the marathon? I'm at 5k stage.

    Thanks,
    M


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    Dtp1979
    Registered Users Posts: 12,782 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    Maclyn wrote: »
    Hi,

    Is 18 weeks sufficient time to train for the marathon? I'm at 5k stage.

    Thanks,
    M

    There's a running forum here which would probably be more help to you


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    GalwayGrrrrrl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭GalwayGrrrrrl


    Most Marathon training plans are 16 weeks long and assume you are starting from running 5k three or four times a week. If you want to just complete the Marathon without aiming for a specific finish time you might be okay but it might be better to build a good solid running base for a year before going for the marathon (to reduce risk of injury). The athletics forum will have good advice for you too. Good luck!


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