How Do You Feel About Running a Marathon?

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How Do You Feel About Running a Marathon?

October 15, 2008

'Tis the season for marathons. The Chicago Marathon was last weekend, the Nike Women’s Marathon is coming up this weekend on Oct. 19, and the NYC Marathon is Nov. 2.

Since I love to run, I've always had the goal in mind to run a marathon, but I'm giving myself a few years. What about you . . .

46 Comments

ilanac13 4 years 30 weeks

before i broke my knee, my friends and i always talked about running and tried to get into the lottery and then i managed to hurt myself really badly and i couldn't run, and now my hopes of running that distance isn't likely anytime soon. for me right now, i work out and try to build strength and endurance but i don't see it happening for me that i'll run the marathon.

Silverlining10 4 years 30 weeks

I am jealous of anyone that can run a marathon. I am such a slow runner with crappy lungs that I might be too embarrassed to ever trying running with other people. I personally just don't think my body is built for something like running, but I wish it were.

kia 4 years 30 weeks

I've done a marathon before and have not been aching to do another one. A half maybe. But it needs to be a special reason to run a full one again.

Allytta 4 years 30 weeks

running is my least favourite sport, though when i actually run i feel good afterwards. but when i'm biking/swimming/doing aerobics ect i feel good during and afterwards.i don't get people who run marathones, especially after working with organising Run to the Beat in London (half marathon) two weeks ago and it was a disaster and it only gives a lot of grief to everyone except the runners. especially the residents of the areas that the event is taking place.

Allytta 4 years 30 weeks

running is my least favourite sport, though when i actually run i feel good afterwards. but when i'm biking/swimming/doing aerobics ect i feel good during and afterwards. i don't get people who run marathones, especially after working with organising Run to the Beat in London (half marathon) two weeks ago and it was a disaster and it only gives a lot of grief to everyone except the runners. especially the residents of the areas that the event is taking place.

runnergeek 4 years 30 weeks

IM RUNNING BOSTON IN 2009! YAY!!! can't wait.

kimsy 4 years 30 weeks

I ran my first half last year with a plan to build up to a full, but I hurt my knee (doing plyometric cross-training exercises, not running) about halfway through the training. I made the mistake of not resting it and continuing with my training, and it is still messed up.Even with a painful knee, the race was so much fun, and this comes from someone who couldn't run a half mile at the beginning of training. I do miss running and wish I could do a full, but I don't see it in my future unless I find a way to fix my knee.Way to go, all you marathoners!

kimsy 4 years 30 weeks

I ran my first half last year with a plan to build up to a full, but I hurt my knee (doing plyometric cross-training exercises, not running) about halfway through the training. I made the mistake of not resting it and continuing with my training, and it is still messed up. Even with a painful knee, the race was so much fun, and this comes from someone who couldn't run a half mile at the beginning of training. I do miss running and wish I could do a full, but I don't see it in my future unless I find a way to fix my knee. Way to go, all you marathoners!

hayworthgilda 4 years 30 weeks

in general, I avoid physical activities in which the first person to undertake them DIED. Like that poor Greek messenger guy running back and forth. Who looked at the poor dead dude and then said to himself: 'I'd like to try that! I bet we could even make this an annual contest type of thing!'? I do, however, love to cheer on the Chicago marathoners from the sidelines with my coffee and doughnuts in hand. :-)

hayworthgilda 4 years 30 weeks

in general, I avoid physical activities in which the first person to undertake them DIED. Like that poor Greek messenger guy running back and forth. Who looked at the poor dead dude and then said to himself: 'I'd like to try that! I bet we could even make this an annual contest type of thing!'?I do, however, love to cheer on the Chicago marathoners from the sidelines with my coffee and doughnuts in hand. :-)

bethiesny 4 years 30 weeks

Here is some great information about marathons that cater to and/or are walker friendly: http://www.marathonguide.com/news/exclusives/WalkerFriendlyMarathons.cfm

bethiesny 4 years 30 weeks

Here is some great information about marathons that cater to and/or are walker friendly:http://www.marathonguide.com/news/exclusives/WalkerFriendlyMarathons.cfm

vitisva 4 years 30 weeks

I've been looking into doing a walking marathon

soccerkim 4 years 30 weeks

I'm a month out from my third marathon, training and hoping to qualify for Boston. I agree with javsmav and runningesq, running is actually great for your health as long as you don't overdo it. And I would definitely get competent and comfortable with shorter distances (5ks, 10ks, and half marathons) before you make the jump to full marathons. You are asking a lot of your body, but if you eat right and ramp up gradually, you can do it. But no one has to do it, half marathons are still long enough to be a challenge and will get you in great shape.

sugar_me_sweet 4 years 30 weeks

I feel sick thinking about running for that long. I wouldn't do it.

TxRdRaider 4 years 30 weeks

I completed a half-marathon in 2006, but I fell out of running after that. I am finally getting back into it, did a 5K earlier this month and I can't wait to work back up to another half and then a full! I also completed my first half with my father, we ran in honor of my uncle who had just passed away from pancreatic cancer. I found that running for a cause (not being a natural runner) really helped motivate me and I plan on doing the full through the same organization to keep me on track.

TxRdRaider 4 years 30 weeks

I completed a half-marathon in 2006, but I fell out of running after that. I am finally getting back into it, did a 5K earlier this month and I can't wait to work back up to another half and then a full!I also completed my first half with my father, we ran in honor of my uncle who had just passed away from pancreatic cancer. I found that running for a cause (not being a natural runner) really helped motivate me and I plan on doing the full through the same organization to keep me on track.

taxgirl610 4 years 30 weeks

I just ran the Chicago Marathon this weekend, and it's a great experience! I recommend that anyone that's remotely interested in doing it go for it!

runningesq 4 years 30 weeks

lydialee, wtg on the 1:51 HM! FWIW, my first marathon time was 4:45 at Baltimore, then I ran a 4:02 at Marine Corps(JUST missed breaking four hours!), then a 3:53 at Richmond.I'd like to qualify for Boston but I'm focusing on next year's Ironman right now -- although I am running the national marathon and home to go around a 3:55.Glossy, I totally agree --- it's amazing to see the variety of shapes and sizes and ages of runners. 18 year olds, 25 yr olds, 50, 60, 80+ yr old runners. It's awesome.Morenasobuena, good luck!! You are going to love the crowd support -- which is supposed to be AWESOME at ING NYC!

runningesq 4 years 30 weeks

lydialee, wtg on the 1:51 HM! FWIW, my first marathon time was 4:45 at Baltimore, then I ran a 4:02 at Marine Corps(JUST missed breaking four hours!), then a 3:53 at Richmond. I'd like to qualify for Boston but I'm focusing on next year's Ironman right now -- although I am running the national marathon and home to go around a 3:55. Glossy, I totally agree --- it's amazing to see the variety of shapes and sizes and ages of runners. 18 year olds, 25 yr olds, 50, 60, 80+ yr old runners. It's awesome. Morenasobuena, good luck!! You are going to love the crowd support -- which is supposed to be AWESOME at ING NYC!

Morenasobuena 4 years 30 weeks

I'm gearing up to do the NYC marathon in 2009 and I've done two half marathons so far. I think it requires some training but not enough that you're constantly fatigued. I don't run very fast but a lot of people in my workplace run the marathon and they aren't "insane" about their training. I get a nice feeling when I see people cheering me on so I can only imagine the marathon is going to be great.

WeightingGame 4 years 30 weeks

I went and cheered on my friend this year...but it's just not for me. Surprising, considering my love of working out. I just truly don't feel like I'm "built" for it.

WeightingGame 4 years 30 weeks

I went and cheered on my friend this year...but it's just not for me. Surprising, considering my love of working out. I just truly don't feel like I'm "built" for it.

Renees3 4 years 30 weeks

Maybe one day. I ran a 5k last May and want to do that again but I've been having major heel/ankle pain. I'm hoping they'll heal soon so I can start running again. I felt the best when I was running, i miss it.

glossyveneer 4 years 30 weeks

Not every marathoner looks sick, fatigued or hungry. They're not all stick-thin. That was one of the inspiring things I took away from my first marathon in January... the amazing variety of body types that are participating and they're all beautiful. It's so much more than the image of an endurance athlete as we're presented by the media.

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