2ManyCurves's Journal, 20 Jan 14

I am so close to doing it. I had the page up, the credit card out and was filling in all of the blanks. When I hit submit, I received a message that my page had timed out. I am really really on the fence. My goal is to complete a full marathon this year. I am no where near ready for it right now. I did download Hal Higdon's full marathon trainer. The marathon I am seriously considering is in Cincinnati. It is probably a three or four hour drive. It is $90 to enter. It just so happens that right now I wouldn't be in a world of hurt if I went ahead and paid $90. Here is my dilemma: My half marathon is exactly two weeks prior to the full marathon. I also don't know that 12 weeks is long enough to train up for a full marathon. I don't have down how to fuel correctly...I practically drown myself when I attempt to drink water while running. Right now, I can muster out 7.5 miles on a good day with Run/Walk/Run intervals. Can I do complete a marathon by the first Sunday in May??? If I sign up I have to complete the course in seven hours. That is about a 16 minute per mile pace. I don't want to waste 90 bucks. But if I go ahead and register, it may keep me more motivated to stay on track. There are other marathons... Maybe this one is just too soon. Ugh. I dunno what to do!!! If I wait too long to register, it may be sold out. I hope the Running Gods send me a sign!

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1225 kcal Fat: 71.35g | Prot: 82.41g | Carbs: 68.43g.   Breakfast: Milk (Nonfat), Bacon (Cured, Pan-Fried, Cooked), Egg. Lunch: Blackberries, Strawberries, Balsamic Vinegar, Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Giant Eagle Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Kale. Dinner: Beef Stock, Stew Meat Beef (Lean Only Eaten), Mixed Vegetables (Corn, Lima Beans, Peas, Green Beans, Carrots) (No Salt Added, Canned), Cabbage, V8 Low Sodium Original 100% Vegetable Juice. Snacks/Other: Castle Wood Reserve Smoked Ham, Castle Wood Reserve Baby Swiss Cheese (21g), Tootsie Roll Tootsie Roll (Midgees), Almonds. more...
2093 kcal Exercise: Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 23 hours and 30 minutes. more...

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If you have not trained or started to train for a full marathon just stick with and focus on your half marathon. May is right around the corner and if you are up to running 7.5 miles now I would say you will be ready for your half marathon. Sign up for another full marathon later down the line. I think if you sign up for the full marathon you are going to be totally stressed and it will have an impact on your training. So go ahead and ROCK your half marathon - than in and of itself is a wonderful accomplishment!  
21 Jan 14 by member: wittlethings
From my experience, if you have not trained for a full marathon and have not even made one 36km run, don't sign up! your body is not ready and you will only injure yourself.. a full marathon is 42km+ it is no joke! 
21 Jan 14 by member: Jenfar
Thanks for the comments. I'm doing it.  
21 Jan 14 by member: 2ManyCurves

     
 

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