I would like to run a Marathon

[Teejay113]

I've be training for a Marathon for about 3 months done Half marathon a few times. Did try to complete a marathon last week but stopped at 24K. Doing 10K to 22K most days

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Good luck to you Teejay113 on your quest to run a marathon, there are many training plans for you to follow.

[Teejay113 in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks man

[Decker Ultramarathon]

If you are scaling up slowly 10% approx increases in your long runs per week, then this should be very do able. Also an important part of training is working out nutrition and hydration and sometimes salt intake if it’s really hot or if you are a heavy sweater. Are you taking a drink mix like tailwind or nuun on your long runs now? Now is the time to experiment a bit to see what works for you.

[Teejay113 in reply to Decker]

Thanks very much really helpful I would like to do the London Marathon but aren't any places. I'm fundraising for Cancer Research so may I can get that way. Peace

[Cmoi Marathon]

Hi Teejay113 , I got to metric marathon distance without ever really doing more than just adding on extra to my runs when I felt like it.

Completing a full marathon is, in my opinion, a whole different game. If you haven't got a training plan I'd strongly recommend you get one, and follow it.

I hate structured plans. I hated much of my marathon training. The main benefit wasn't actually that I became physically stronger and able to run further, though that did happen. It was the mental strength it gave me. It forced me to be much more self-disciplined and taught me that I could do far more than I thought, including keeping going when I really, really wasn't enjoying it.

As Decker rightly says, hydration and nutrition are crucial too, and training runs are a good time to practise.

Good luck!

[Teejay113 in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks guys really helpful

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

Do post about your progress. I’ve done two very slow half marathons and would be really interested in how you’re doing.

[Teejay113 in reply to HeavyFoot]

Thank for taking an interest much appreciated I'm doing a fundraising for Cancer Research 10K-A-DAY For a 101 days you can check up my #justgiving page just tap in Trevor Jones peace

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Pretty much anyone who can get to 10km can do a HM using the same strategy that they used to get to 10km. A Full Marathon is a different beast, and needs a structured programme of preparation and different resources during the run.

Your glycogen stores will be depleted. Your body may adapt by burning body fat, but it may also burn protein too. You need to fuel appropriately. At the very least you need to take on replacement protein within a couple of hours of a long run, and have a recovery day after the hard run.

Recovery doesn't need to be bed rest. If you're at the stage where you could run every day, a recovery day may be a shorter, slow run or a walk, or some other form of exercise.

Find a plan and follow it, especially if you're going in for a formal race.

Marathon preparation is a mixture of physical, mental, planning and resources management.

[Teejay113 in reply to nowster]

Thanks so much very useful. 😀👍

[Beccym Marathon]

My longest run was 21 miles before mine and didn't complete it, the weather was hideous.You will find on the day that the other runners and supporters/marshals will get you round. Sign up for one.

Is there anyone you can run with or a running club you can join? I found doing my long runs with someone helped.

[Teejay113 in reply to Beccym]

Great minds think alike I was only saying to myself I should join a running club 😊

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon]

If you want it... you can do it. Long runs, really long runs, are much more about mental stamina and determination. The reality is anyone can do it, but most don't believe that and therefore can't complete it.

Time on feet and as mentioned hydration and fueling are extremely important.

There are tons of plans out there but I'm not good with plans. I just kept extending my long runs by 2 miles every couple of weeks and then on a planned 22 miler just thought sod it, let's do this and hung on for the 26. If you can't talk yourself into finishing those last 6 miles you'll really struggle.

Also mentioned the event excitement can really help. I've never done an organised long run but can definitely see how people cheering you on can help.

Ultimately, as with much in life, if you believe you can do it, you're already closer to your goal than you realise. Good luck and enjoy the journey there and the achievement 👍🏻😁

[Teejay113 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Ultra marathon wow! That's impressive 😊 thanks for your time an advice. Much appreciated peace

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to Teejay113]

There's really very little "wow" to it. It's really, for me, just "playing out" all day. Try not to build up the distances in your mind too much otherwise they seem far less obtainable. If you reach 26 successfully, and enjoy it, there's no reason you can't make 31. Time is holding me back from making 50, but it will come when time allows.

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I replied to Irish-John recently on how I focus not to burden my brain with distance, I rather confuse and distract it with interesting surroundings. Works for me. Nothing worse than thinking of further mileage when already struggling. And, yes, I also simply can’t find time to train for a 75km target. Why do we have to work for a living? 😉

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

“If you can't talk yourself into finishing those last 6 miles you'll really struggle”. That is soo true. Mental vs physical. You can train your muscles/bones/tendons/ligaments to take a hit (and with a bit of luck avoid injuries), but the brain game is between, well, us and our brains. 😅 I often literary talk to myself during rough runs in order to defeat negative thoughts. It can be done. 😉

[GoGo_JoJo Ultramarathon in reply to mrrun]

Exactly, team talk is needed deal making with the inner child, the body, whatever it takes. If you can't talk yourself round, who is going to do it for you? 🤷‍♀️ I'm a huge advocate of talking to myself. I frequently say that if you can't have a conversation with yourself why should anyone else? 🤣🤣🤣

[mrrun Ultramarathon in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

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