To Run a Marathon or Not to Run a Marathon?

I say go for it! If you think you can do it, then do it!! I love to run. But am entirely new to it. Have you run a 5k yet? If you haven't, maybe start there and work your way up! I'm totally jealous that you can run for that long! You just motivated me to get up off my butt and get back on my treadmill....tomorrow.. lol

I'm also considering a marathon in March. I downloaded the training program from marathonrookie.com which is a 16 week training program. It has it's longest run at 20 miles though I'd be able to complete this training exactly at the time of a local marathon. It's $70 to enter though and just not so sure I'll be ready for that. Lets marathon train together :)

Go For It!!!It is in March.You have Plenty of time to train. And maybe you can convince some of your friends to run with you.You love running.Marathons are the next step.Don't be afraid.It will be fun!

Are there any other marathons in the area about the same time that you don't have to commit to so early? We have numerous marathons here. I'm aiming for a half in the spring. I originally wanted to do one in Dec. but have learned that due to hubby's scheduling I can no longer run outside. It gets dark too early and stays dark too late in the mornings for me to feel safe enough to get out there. I just got a treadmill and am learning how to run on it. All this adjusting is killing my desire to actually "train" for a race. I'd aim for the marathon but I wouldn't commit to one at this time if I were you. I've run 6 miles twice now and such a distance brings with it many other questions on training...not just the running aspect. such as how will I handle bathroom stops? what if I need to go when there is no potty near by because that is bound to happen to me!! What about energy. I personally don't wanna take those energy gels so many talk about and I'd have to be sure to figure out what combination of raisins, oats, chia or what not I would need to get me through. My next question would be dress. Shoes are my biggest. I have yet to find one that I'm willing to run such a distance in. My next purchase will be some racing flats. I'm looking at the mizuno universe 3's but still not sure...and I need to sell my Vibram five fingers to fund my mizuno's. After shoes comes the socks...I think I have that one set, IF I wear socks. Then I need to tackle running clothes. It's funny but I hate running in any kind of pants, and I hate sleeves on my arms. BUT I can't let myself get too cold. I'm just too darn picky with clothes and comfort. I say go for the training though. Just sign up for the marathon at the last possible minute. I can't wait to run my half in the spring.

If you are game to train really hard you should go for it! you never know what you can do until you try. having said that, it's hard work and you must be prepared to make sacrifices, especially in the area of time. however, the health benefits are great (assuming you don't push yourself too hard) and the adrenalin high you get after that will be a memory for life!

i have already training for it now, and it is also my frist time to join the Marathon, my friend who had run it two times tells me that it is not as hard as people think if you keep on training , so i decide to have a try , now i run 8-10 kilometers everynight before i sleep. i see there are many very old men also join it . so just go for it if you want