who's run a marathon before?

• Dec 4, 2012

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mojodmonky1

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damn this post got me wanting to try a marathon this year.

im a fat dude who doesnt particularly care for running. leading up to my wedding a few years back i took on running to give me a goal to help lose some lbs. i did a couple of 10k's and two half marathons, but i thought that was it. with both my halfs i felt like i hit a wall right around mile 10-11. the thought of doing 26.2 is just daunting. the biggest motivation i have is that my kid sister was able to finish it, and i know for a fact that im in better shape than her.

 

• Dec 4, 2012

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DonRafa

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Never done one but have always wanted to. I've been getting myself back into shape so definitely planning on doing at least a half next year.

 

• Jun 7, 2013

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eugenile gts

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Gotta bring this up again.

I've run my share of 5K and 10K events. Most did was Bay to Breakers in the SF, did that a few times. 12K i believe?

now the time has come to run my first HALF MARATHON

i registered for the NIKE WOMEN's HALF MARATHON lol.. i picked this well because its Nike and I get that Tiffany necklace for the wife.

I'm not a fast runner, i only care about pacing and finishing without stopping. I feel if i have to stop i failed. I usually run 9-10min/mile pace and could maintain it for 6 miles on a good day.

I think i will set my pace for 11-12 min mile/pace.

hope a few can share any tips.

for those interested, and hopefully so im not the only GUY in the corral of women giving me the evil eye on why i decided to enter "THEIR" marathon (Despite nike saying its for both male and females)

you can register
https://www.facebook.com/RunNikeWomenSeries

It's random draw because i guess its so packed. BUT if you are a COLLEGE STUDENT, not only is it discounted $150, but its not random draw, you will be automatically in.

 

• Jun 7, 2013

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water

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I want to run a marathon once high school and college is over. 

 

• Mar 24, 2017

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cubinican1

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NY marathon in 2011 and 2013. Most difficult/amazing thing I've done in my life.

 

• Mar 24, 2017

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Thats My Word

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I did my 1st half 2 years ago, ran the first 12 miles straight then just cramped up and walked the last mile.

 

• Mar 24, 2017

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ihavemyownopinion

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Did one with Student Run LA when I was 12. Glad I got it out the way early cause I hate running. And my body been feeling old lately lol

 

• Mar 24, 2017

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11wordisbond

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cubinican1 said:

NY marathon in 2011 and 2013. Most difficult/amazing thing I've done in my life.

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you grave dug an old thread that you previously replied in.

 

• Mar 25, 2017

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bendover

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Lmao that not so humble brag.
I would love to try one.
Never ran more than 7 miles st once

 

• Mar 25, 2017

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6 Rings G.O.A.T.

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When I was middle school I wanted to do it but it's damn near impossible now..

 

• Mar 25, 2017

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On my bucketlist