Marathon Suggestions?

[jrunner]

I know it's ultimately my own decision, but just wanted to know other's point of view.

I started running 1+ year back, participated and finished 10k and Half Marathon.

Currently I am running 11KM+ every Saturday and Sunday. 7KM+ 3-4 times a week, rest 1-2 days (also depends on weather). My average pace is around 6.45 min/KM. In total i run approximately 40-45KM a week. (I ran 220+ km in a single month, leading up to my first half marathon, including HM and next day after HM).

My primary target to run full marathon is London 2021.

But now i am tempted to attempt Edinburgh 2020 (24th May) Full marathon.

Is 5 month enough to prepare for first full marathon, considering my current running routine/distance/pace?

What's your suggestions? Should i go for it or take more time to prepare?

[JaoJao]

I wish you the best of luck, this all sounds awesome. Given how you did 10K and HM within a year... I expect you can... but I don’t know, I’m only at 10k currently. Enjoy!

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Looks fine to me, you have a half marathon under your belt and are motivated. 5 months is more than enough time to prepare for a marathon, for example my current marathon plan is 16 weeks long. You could spend a bit of time this winter getting into a good strength and conditioning routine before embarking upon your marathon training.

Good luck and have fun!!

[jrunner Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Thanks!! This is certainly boosting my confidence.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I do 16 weeks too. A month longer sounds ok. Time for extra sleep 💤 😴 🛏😃

Make sure your diet is as good as can be 💪

[CandyCool Marathon]

I started running 2 years ago did a 10K and HM last year. I’m nowhere near your regular distances still on 3x4 miles and 1x 6 miles a week. And at 13 minute miles! But I’m doing London 2020. Everything I have read and been told is to just aim to get round. So I’m walking 26.2 miles just to feel what the distance is like...and frightening myself to death!! 😂🤪

[jrunner Marathon in reply to CandyCool]

That's the reason I am here instead of any other social media/forum for running and health discussion.

It gives me immense confidence when people encourage, support and suggest.

Thanks a ton!!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to CandyCool]

If you do the training there’s nothing to fear 👍😃

[CandyCool Marathon]

Oh! And I don’t know how old you are but I’m running London 3 days before my 63rd birthday! Will be an awesome present to myself xx

[jrunner Marathon in reply to CandyCool]

I will be completing 39 coming Feb.

[CandyCool Marathon in reply to jrunner]

Young and fit then!!! 😍

[jrunner Marathon in reply to CandyCool]

😁

[misswobble Marathon in reply to CandyCool]

😃👍. Good for you. I did my first on my 60th. I aim to do at least one a year

[misswobble Marathon]

Five months sounds good

Get a structured plan to follow so you’re not running too much. Rest and renewal is important too 🙂

Most plans take you up to 20 miles, which you run just the once in training. The remainder is taken care of by race day adrenaline

Good luck. Have fun 😃👍

[jrunner Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks!!

Yes i am exploring various training plans.

I will start following proper training routine starting mid Jan.

[AnnaKarenina Metric Marathon]

Another vote to go for it with an excellent plan in hand. I started my training for London 2020 in November because I am a) slower than average, b) older than average, c) a bit more vulnerable than average due to being a cancer patient. I have run 10Ks and a HM, but I consider myself a novice runner. I think you have a good running base on which to build, time to spare in terms of plans and you are motivated - a great trio!

My aim is simply to finish London 2020 on the same day I start, raise shed loads of money for the oncology team who care for me and many others and to enjoy the day as much as I can. I think with support, realistic aims and a positive approach, we can achieve more than we ever imagined.

Looking forward to hearing about your decision and perhaps training/race experience. Good luck.

[jrunner Marathon in reply to AnnaKarenina]

Repeating myself again - such experiences and people, that's why I am here at this platform.

No more hesitation, i am enrolling myself for Edinburgh 2020.

Thanks a ton for all your encouragement and sharing experience.

[Teresa1632 Marathon]

Go for it! At 63, and only 18 months since I started running, I'm aiming for the Belfast Marathon in May. I'm also a T1 diabetic which will throw up it's own challenges eeek!

I used the Galloway method for the HM, which is excellent. So, I'm going to use it for the marathon jeffgalloway.com/training/m...

[jrunner Marathon in reply to Teresa1632]

Wow.. so many of you running first full marathon around age of 60 😃. It's a major confidence booster. I will go through link you provided.

Thanks a ton!!!

[SlowLoris]

Go for it. You'll be fine.

[Sqkr Half Marathon]

Agree with everyone else, sounds like you've got this in the bag. Edinburgh is lovely and flat too, I've not done the full one—just the half—but I think it's a great first one to try. Also SNAP we are the same age 😄

[jrunner Marathon in reply to Sqkr]

Thanks for encouraging words🙂