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I think I am going to train for a marathon

stpetegirlstpetegirl
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I've been contemplating it for a bit now. My running coach is down with helping train me, I know another runner who would also run with us. My coach has done 54 marathons and trained thousands to run. Disney has it's 20th anniversary marathon in Jan so I have plenty of time and I can train during the cooler months. The big thing is that I talked to dh about it last night and he is supportive of the idea and knows it would be more running time to for and more dad time for him. I told him I wouldn't/couldn't do it without him being on board.
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  • stpetegirlstpetegirl
    I also want to add that it's been less than a year since I started c25k. I just did my first half, and I'm signed up for another in a few months. I'm also planning to do tough mudder in December. Awhile ago I would have though this idea was crazy. But there is something I really like about distance running and pushing myself to go further than before.
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  • kristen8040kristen8040 member
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    Do it! I ran my marathon within a year of my first triathlon, it wasn't so bad.  I'm sure your coach will set you up with a plan, but if not, I did the runner's world beginner plan and it only had me running 3-4 days a week, so I could still have a life.
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  • JoenaliJoenali
    I think that's plenty of time! Go for it!!
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  • GummybearGummybear
    Go for it! I am contemplating it too, and it would be about a year from when I picked up running again. 
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  • thom2022thom2022 member
    Sounds exciting! I think you're very smart to realize that you definitely need to have your spouse and family on board with the idea. That's key. Best of luck to you. Yes
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  • goaliegirlgoaliegirl
    Definitely go for it!  And Disney is a great first marathon, it was mine in 2009!   I am planning on doing the goofy in January so I will be there with you!
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  • sbazsbaz

    DO IT!!!!

    Disney is a great first marathon--flat, friendly, and full of entertainment to make the time to pass. I did it this past January and am hooked :-)

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