who's run a marathon before?

how'd that go?

i'm looking to do one next year or maybe multiple on some getting older bucket list type

i hear some are backlisted, or you have to be in a club to get in some

any recommendations for a beginner like me?

It was brutal after mile 20

when you run... try to run farther every time

I did it with school. The munchies after a long run

Cramps are your worst enemy.
Always stretch before a run. I had to learn the hard way

I can only do a half marathon.
def want to do a marathon one day

I would definitely work my way up to a marathon first before jumping right into it. There are a bunch of open running events most of the time supporting some sort of charity. I always run faster times during the actual event than when I'm training. I guess it must be the adrenaline of competing against other and your own personal best. I'm sure if you google it you can find a bunch of events close to you.

I have yet to run a full but trained for one and separated my shoulder 2 weeks before while snowboarding. Training is tough, longest run I did was 18 miles but followed that up with a 15 the next day to try and get used to running on tired legs. Check out a running club in your town, they will have beginner programs and also be able to recommend you one to go to. For me I am wanting to train for another, originally I was thinking about trying to qualify for Boston but I think I would enjoy an easier pace and a nice scenery for my first. I will be looking into the Big Sur Marathon since most say it offers the best scenery, but is tough with elevation changes. Flat ones that are big: Chicago, San Diego Rock n Roll, Houston

Just did Richmond yesterday. Another hot day. I have no luck when it comes to that race.

Calves cramped from 20 to the finish. Did everything right. I probably should have taken time off my pace knowing that it was going to be hot. But of course it was hotter than expected. Still finished with a 3:57, which is 27 minutes better than when I ran it four years ago.

I'm doing Pittsburgh in May. I expect to do sub-3:30 at the worst.

airblaster503 said:

I have yet to run a full but trained for one and separated my shoulder 2 weeks before while snowboarding. Training is tough, longest run I did was 18 miles but followed that up with a 15 the next day to try and get used to running on tired legs. Check out a running club in your town, they will have beginner programs and also be able to recommend you one to go to. For me I am wanting to train for another, originally I was thinking about trying to qualify for Boston but I think I would enjoy an easier pace and a nice scenery for my first. I will be looking into the Big Sur Marathon since most say it offers the best scenery, but is tough with elevation changes. Flat ones that are big: Chicago, San Diego Rock n Roll, Houston

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http://www.spartanrace.com/ they have a free workout of the day feature to train up to it. It's serious :x I'd have to train just to get in shape enough to train for it. And at using Eric Thomas's voice again

Here was yesterday's

Spartan WOD for Sunday, 11.11.12: Street Team WOD - Larry Jannotti

By Larry Jannotti

Street Team Member

This is an intense workout! Beginners be sure to cut the volume down by ½ or even 1/3 if needed. The key factor is that you stand up to the million reasons chirping in your head to skip this Spartan WOD, and then, in spite of them, give it everything you got! 5% of a Spartan WOD is an infinite amount better than doing nothing. —Jason J

Don’t wish it were easier. Wish you were better.

—Jim Rohn



1-3 Rounds of:

800m Run

50 Air Squats

50 Push Ups

800m Run

50 Lunges

50 Pull Ups

400m Run 25

Air Squats 25

Push Ups

400m Run

25 Lunges

25 Pull Ups

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New York marathon in 2011. Probably one of the most hardest/amazing things I have ever done. Around mile 20+ you 

you are thinking WTF was I thinking why did I want to do this?!?!?! But as soon as you finish you realize that it was all worth it. 

How do y'all deal with cramps in your side?

I ran a half-marathon and was training for a marathon, but injuries got in the way.

My advice is to have a plan and build up slowly. I tried to do too much at once and I think that really messed me up.

Give your body time to rest and recover. I'll try to do one next year though.

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How do y'all deal with cramps in your side?

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It's all about hydration. Take every water + Gatorade/Powerade offered to you along the course. You may think you don't need anything at mile 1, but you do. Drink it slowly. You should be one of the last to throw the cups to the side.

check out halhigdon.com .... training programs galore! from novice to expert.

most are 18-week programs i think. start SLOWLY and build up! don't increase your mileage from week to week by more than 20% or so.

make sure while you're running that you listen to this



naw seriously make sure you get good shoes during training. marathons are hell on the body.

Ran the LA marathon this year
I decided in january that i wanted to run(it was in march)
never was much of a runner or jogger but im in pretty good shape
so i started training (not nearly as much as i shouldhave)
a ccouple of days before i ran about 13 miles and was dead!
i didnt think i was gonna make it
"what did i get myself into" i thought haha
when the day came i ran all 26.2 in 5 hours
ITS NOT A RACE! keep a slow steady pace and try not to stop very often
stretch plenty before stretch during but not too hard and stretch even more after
wear comfy shoes not new! breakem in before hand
i wore my free run 2s half size up broke em in pretty good and i had no soars or blisters the next day
i was really proud of myself afterward
i did it on my own and now i cant wait for next years (im goin for around 3 hourrs hopefully)
have fun bro
thats what its all about

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I can only do a half marathon.
def want to do a marathon one day

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i've only done half marathons in SF and a 10k so far....it's serious stuff, you really gotta be bout it especially for a full run....these dudes dedicate their lives to it

I've run two. The full was actually the first race that I've ever run, which was the San Francisco Marathon. Initially, I wanted to run the half since it was my first; however, I got called out by my friends and cousins for just wanting to run the 1/2, so I registered for the full (#peerpressure). The thought of 26.2 was INTIMIDATING to say the least! I trained for about 6-7 weeks with about 5-7 20+mi runs, and I averaged about ~50mi / week. My primary goal was to FINISH, my sub goal was not stopping and another one was to finish in 3:45.

Crossing the Finish Line was an AMAZING / SURREAL experience! I remember Trick Daddy's "Let's Go!" track got me SPRINTING the last 0.2 miles, and I ended up finishing at 3:30. My emotions got to me, and I even teared up because of the accomplishment haha. After the race, I ate a whole medium sized pizza to myself! hahaha

Lately, I have only done a 1/2 (Disneyland). Although I've been running, I haven't run a race in about a year, so I'm hoping to get more in in 2013. I feel like I'm a better runner now too. Boston is alway a goal too.


Some tips...
1. Set goals; one major one, one with a time and maybe an alternate time.

2. Don't take off too fast after you cross the starting line. Your adrenaline will be pumping at the start of the race, but you'll need to control it for the next 26.2.

3. Start SLOW and build up your pace/speed.

4. If you still have enough in the tank, convert your Prius efficiency to a Ferrari's in the last stretches of the marathon.

5. If you like music, as I do, create playlist(s), with tracks that'll keep you focused on the goal. (i.e. Till I Collapse / Stronger / Guile's Stage Theme song) Whatever works for you...

6. Stay hydrated and pack some energy gels/chews. I remember having about 8 GU-gels for SFM.

I had my ipod in my hand the whole time but never turned it on
whenever i would go for a jog and a song came up id find myself trying to sing a long to the song
which would take some breath away haha i just tried to stay focused so i kept it off

I once ran through a few bags of Doritos watching a full day marathon of Law & Order SVU

OP where do you live?
If in NY sign up with the NY road runners- http://www.nyrr.org/
You start in like March with a 5k and gradually increase until you are marathon ready

thanks for the tips ray

Hey Ray - so you're not running CIM this year?

I've been off Niketalk since the format change, but lurking, so my username got screwed up (formerly phreakposite), but I had to reply to this thread.
 

I ran San Fran in 2008, which is my only full race until two weeks from this Sunday when I'm running CIM in Sacramento.  I hope to come in under 3:30.  Here is what I've found during my training:

Build mileage slowly

Find good long-distance shoes that work for you - my lunarglide 1 and 2 were great, but I need to sell the lg3, since it became too structured for my flat feet.  I need to find another pair of lg1 or lg2 to continue running longer distances.

Keep track of what you eat and how it affects you that day or the next day.

Try out different gels or snacks to see what you like and what works for you on long runs.  Some people don't do gels well, but JellyBelly Sport Beans work, or Honey Stingers...runningwarehouse.com has great deals and great selection.  Personally, I do Hammer Gels mostly (Montana Huckleberry and Apple Cinnamon are my favs), as well as some Gu Chocolate Outrage and Peanut Butter.

Get a fuel belt or cambelbak-type hydration pack, but since they can be an investment, it might be better to find a store and try it on.  Having it full makes a difference too, and for me, the camelbak-style works best instead of bouncing up and down on my waist.

And lastly for nutrition, I'd recommend getting a bottle of Hammer Endurolytes.  Good pills, pretty easy to swallow while running, helps ward off dehydration.  Also, if you get a side-stitch cramp or other cramp, or if you feel that kind of thing coming on, chew one of those pills and let it absorb through your gums - it will take effect quicker and help keep the cramp at bay.

If you are already a member of a gym, use it on your off-running days or in combination with your runs, but if you're like me (gymless), just doing pushups, crunches, and using an exercise ball for a challenging routine daily gets your core in great shape and doesn't take much time at all.  Your running form will benefit and you'll feel better all the time.

And if you get injured, cut the mileage immediately, but try to supplement as much as possible without hurting the injury - ride a bike more, swim, whatever.  I've unfortunately had an Achilles issue a couple times during this training, and it's flared back up since my last long run this past Saturday (22 miles).  While it's a good thing I'm now tapering until the race, I hate losing mileage - I just know it's going to hurt my psychological race!

Good luck!

Tim

I just did my first 26 mile marathon 2 weeks ago  finished in 4 hours  8 minutes, it wasnt that hard,  but I had like 10 half (13 mile)  marathons under my belt.   Before you do a full marathon,  sign up for a bunch of halfs, after you feel your ready, then sign up for a full marathon.    

Running is all about pace,  you want to be able to run or jog at  a pace where it feel like your walking but your really jogging .  If you learn how control your pace you can run forever!!!!  Good luck,     The training program is 10 time harder then doing the full marathon

( You'll know what I mean when you start training!!!!   )

Im taking it easy for a month and I start my training again for next year in December,   full marathon in huntington beach in febuary and LA Marathon in March. 

Completed the CIM in Sacramento on Sunday!  3:35:28 official chip time.  As I mentioned above I was hoping for a sub-3:30, but lost that hope when I woke up to howling winds and huge downpours.

I found that though the wind really sucked, the rain didn't matter too much.  I think I could have achieved my goal had it not been for the wind.

Anyone else run CIM this year?
 

The most I ever did was 10 Miles, and that was training 20-25 Miles a week. it's not the run that was difficult it was the training that eventually burns people out. 5 Miles a day for someone like me who has never competed in anything physical was extremely difficult.