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Anyone ever run a marathon?

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KravtZ
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signed up for the nyc marathon raffle to get in. I hope i get in. But im pretty confident i can run the marathon not in any record time but get through it. Anyone else do one before?
Feb 24 2012 9:14AM
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Cahal
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L.J. did in the travaling circus
Feb 24 2012 9:15AM
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kvan
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The most ive done is maybe 8 miles at the most, and that sucked pretty bad. Props to you!
Feb 24 2012 9:43AM
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Lansfield
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No. Good luck though!
Feb 24 2012 10:03AM
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Lucas
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No
Feb 24 2012 10:05AM
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Sno.
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No. My dad travels around the country and does marathons all over though. Did the NYC and Chicago among others.  Good luck to you.
Feb 24 2012 10:11AM
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Billiards.
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Have you trained for it?
Feb 24 2012 10:12AM
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PJS.
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I'd love to someday, never done it before.
Feb 24 2012 10:13AM
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BrewskiJr
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My girlfriend signed up for one in October.

Most I've ever run was 12 miles.

Im sure you know this, but get on a good marathon specific workout regiment. Also don't forget to do back and arm muscles (weights). One thing that can really mess people up in marathons is if their backs are arms aren't strong. You will get bad posture which only makes it harder for you to run.

Also, have fun not tasting any alcohol for several months. One night of drinking can set you back a couple days of training.

Good luck!
Feb 24 2012 10:13AM
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KBake
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i fucking owned the spartan race
Feb 24 2012 10:16AM
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iFlip
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I ran one on a whim just over a year ago. I don't run in general, and hadn't run at all in quite a long time. My buddy mentioned he was running one the coming weekend, and I was like "That sounds fun, I'll join you." He laughed, said it was sold out anyway, and explained that training is necessary. I went on Craigslist, bought an entry from someone who was injured and couldn't run, and went with my buddy the following weekend, still not having practiced or trained in any way. I ran it in under 4 hours, and am fairly proud of myself. I'd definitely consider running one again, but would train for it beforehand.
Feb 24 2012 10:57AM
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iSmokeweed
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inb4 NINJA STEEZE
Feb 24 2012 10:57AM
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Big_Spence
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he plays in the mud with a backpack on. there is no way he's in shape to RUN a marathon.
Feb 24 2012 11:01AM
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derbski
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Nope. I have done a 3 day 30 mile walk where you do 22 miles the first day, 20 the second and 18 the third. Doesn't require nearly as much physical fitness as running, but the interesting thing is that the in shape skinny people with the marathon type bodies are the first ones to drop on the walk, usually because they over-heat or they don't eat and drink enough. I could never do a marathon, I suck at running.
Feb 24 2012 11:02AM
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KravtZ
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yea this is the way i look at it as welll...i workout and lift and run all the time so im in real good shape. Obviously im going to do some long distance runs before to train for it a couple times a week. But i know for a fact i can do the entire thing in under 6 hours. Definatly going to be worth the misery during hte race for the finish line
Feb 25 2012 12:30AM
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Hamster.
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one step at a time.
Feb 25 2012 12:32AM
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saskskierftw
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LJ can do it. Then eat mcdanks. Then did a backflip on skis.. I think you could do a double back though...
Feb 25 2012 12:38AM
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iFlip
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I would not recommend what I did to anyone. It also would not work for the average person, even the average in-shape person. Train! It will be worth it. There is a wealth of information available free online concerning marathon training. Set yourself up to "peak" right when you run your marathon.

That said, 6 hours doesn't seem like much of an accomplishment. That is walking speed, perhaps a somewhat quick walking speed, but certainly attainable on a controlled road surface. 4 hours seems to be the gold standard for an "impressive" marathon. Breaking 3 hours is a serious accomplishment, that few can do. You want to do well. Train for a 4 or a 4.5 hour marathon, and enjoy every second of the actual event!

Feb 25 2012 12:39AM
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Sno.
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Even walking a full marathon is an accomplishment. Finishing is an accomplishment. Deciding to do a marathon on a Tuesday, and finishing it the following Saturday, is less of an accomplishment in my eyes, than someone training an entire year just to get over the finish line.

Your original post is hard to believe, but since I don't know you, I'm not going to debate it. However, stating that "6 hours isn't much of an accomplishment" is a really stupid thing to say.

Feb 25 2012 2:14AM
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iFlip
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Calling someone stupid is always a winning argument. I maintain that a 6 hour marathon is not a sizable achievement. That is just over 4 mph. A jog is faster than 4 mph. Anyone in good shape should be able to "finish" a marathon. A not commonly known fact is that there is a large contingent of people who walk marathons. They do it for the experience, the aura, the people, and because they enjoy it. Are they true marathoners in the full sense of the word? That is highly debatable. A marathon in an historical sense is a run, specifically a run in which one gives everything he has to finish as quickly as possible.

As to the veracity of my claim, I assure you that it is legitimate. I am in good shape, and am very good at endurance. I once hiked 210 miles in 7 days through the mountains carrying a 45 pound pack. I enjoy challenging myself, and I saw the marathon as a target of opportunity owing to the fact that my buddy was running it.

Would I promote what I did to anyone else? Of course not. I added a reply above urging the OP to undertake a training routine. Am I proud of what I did? Yes. I wear the finisher tee proudly, knowing that I completed the marathon in a good time and gave it my all on that day. I would also encourage anyone considering a marathon to register for a half marathon first. I ran a trail half marathon recently, and it was amazing. A half marathon is truly the perfect length, and fun the entire way. It gives one a sense of what the marathon "feel" is, and is an attainable goal to train for. If it is successful, then go for the full marathon.
Feb 25 2012 2:28AM
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timmmay528
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I ran a half marathon a couple weeks ago in 1:35 on not too much training. with a bit more i may be able to do it but 13 miles was already pretty far.
Feb 25 2012 2:58AM
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IHeartWeasels
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I normally race shorter distances in cross country and track races, which are usually less than 8km, but I think running a marathon, competitively or not, would be pretty chill. I currently run 60 miles a week so I don't think it'd be to hard.
and props to you for challenging yourself with the marathon. I see to many who never test the limits of their ability.
Feb 25 2012 3:45AM
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Trawltopilot
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we did 17 mile distance runs in college, one of my teamates did a 30 mile distance run
Feb 25 2012 4:13AM
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goonsquad08
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not necessarily true. there's this group of people called the "running tribe" that live in some stretch of mountains and they run everywhere, barefoot actually, because they dont have transportation. and then before they have a big journey (or run) they drink a large amount of their self brewed beer in order to give them more energy and stamina.

anyways, i have not run an entire marathon before. best of luck!

Feb 25 2012 4:39AM
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dave_euler
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i did one without training, the run wasnt too bad, it was the next day that was awful. i could barely walk up the stairs ha
Feb 25 2012 4:46AM
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Chali2na
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Did 28 km which is 2/3 of a maraton and i slam pisss n durries so it was torture my quads were fucked cunt srsly dont fargin do it fuck that shit just crack a tallie and roll a darb mate srsly cunts r fucked
Feb 25 2012 9:26AM
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Dustin.
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It's not stupid at all. In both his and my opinions, 6 hours is not an accomplishment at all. I can walk that fast and eat a pizza in the process. My biggest challenge would be copious amounts of boredom. If I were very out of shape or had an incredible fear of the challenge, it would be a tremendous accomplishment. Neither of you can generalize what is an isn't important to someone else.

Think about how many times you chuckle at a gaper who stands above a 4 foot jump for an hour before finally dropping in? For them that's enough to fuel them through the rest of their month. But I don't consider that an accomplishment for myself.
Feb 25 2012 11:43AM
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a.bott
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????
Feb 25 2012 11:56AM
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Steeze_Minister
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watch out for nipple chaffing
Feb 25 2012 12:03PM
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Sno.
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I didn't say you were stupid. I said it was a stupid thing to say.
Feb 25 2012 12:37PM
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GORILLA.
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all i read was OP but if you're not in shape it's gonna suck.

marathons suck when you are in shape.
Feb 25 2012 12:41PM
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Sno.
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Everyone has their own idea of what they consider an accomplishment, It's not up to you or anyone elses to set that bar-- set it for yourself-- but don't tell someone that their 6 hour marathon isn't an accomplishment.

I don't chuckle at "gapers" who stand above four foot jumps before finally dropping in, so I can't really relate to that. It's fine that you don't think it would be an accomplishment for yourself, but it's not up to you to say that "hitting a four foot jump is not an accomplishment."

Also, I stand by my opinion-- that finishing a marathon at all, walking or running, is an accomplishment.

Feb 25 2012 12:43PM
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El.Guapo
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nope
Feb 25 2012 12:46PM
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a.bott
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love that show
Feb 25 2012 1:32PM
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Kingdom
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Ive done a half marathon.

Feb 25 2012 1:50PM
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feihlination
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before cars and all that crap, a lot of people "walked" marathons day in day out.

so i would set the bar too at around 4,5 hours or less. just look around the guys you are finishing with. that will probably tell you how much of an accomplishment it is.
Feb 25 2012 1:55PM
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Sno.
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you ever walked 26.5 miles?
Feb 25 2012 1:56PM
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ChuckTesta
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inb4 LJ
Feb 25 2012 1:57PM
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feihlination
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no, but i know for pretty much fact that before we got used to all those cars and fancy stuff, people walked all fucking day. look to poorer countries. kids walk 10+ miles to school and back or to the next water source.

an example, my hometown (ischgl, austria) was populated from another valley (engadin, switzerland) 800-1000 years ago. for a long time, people only spend summers here and had to walk back and forth for a long time. the path starts at 1000 m sea level, has one high peak of 2600 m and goes down to 1300 m. its 34 km long, and people usually did it within 10 hours.

so if an average person back then (arguably fitter then today though) could complete this journey within 10 hours on a narrow footpath and in VERY mountainous conditions, i am pretty sure that a lot people could walk a marathon from a physical standpoint. most people, like me, cant do it easily from a mental standpoint though.

i did a whole lot of mountainbiking, my longest daytrip i was on my bike non-stop for 6-7 hours probably. but i cant stand jogging/running, its too slow and boring for me, as weird as this sounds (as i expect that other people think that sitting on a bike for 6-7 hours is boring as well). definitely will do a marathon though over the next few years
Feb 25 2012 2:10PM
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corona
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this is great
Feb 25 2012 2:36PM
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Dustin.
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I think you just proved my point.
Feb 25 2012 2:57PM
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Sno.
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I'm explaining why I said his comment was a "stupid thing to say." Your post doesn't necessarily contradict anything that I've said, other than your comment about gapers hitting jumps whch I can't really relate to.

It just rubbed me the wrong way when he stated that finishing a marathon in 6 hours wasn't much of an accomplishment to the OP. Let the OP determine if he feels accomplished or not. That's all. I just have a hard time hearing people criticize anyone who tries (and certainly those who succeed at) a marathon.

I think if the OP finishes a marathon, and it is over 4 hours and closer to 6, he should feel good about it.

Feb 25 2012 3:54PM
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powerslide
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to op good luck. prepare yourself as much as possible. build up slowly and get the right shoes and a custom insole. How much will you train a week? I would recommend a 3-4 times a week routine like this:
day one: steady state not to long not to short - focus no running at a good pace but not killing yourself. It builds cardio strength and endurance helping ligaments and mussels to "feel" and get accustomed to the running.
day to rest
day 3 intervals focus on running fast warm up and do intervals up to a 1000m in length, like 4-8 times 1000 meter with 3min rest or 4X500meters 1½-2 min rest + 2-4 times 1000 meters 3 min rest
day 4 slow recovery run
day 5 distance run her you build up miles start small and build a little more each week.
day 6 rest
speed play " run as you feel like it up, down, fast, slow enjoy what you do and don't over do it.

I come from a background of elite/pro/national team level endurance sports. I'm 37 and have done Biking, triathlon, mt biking, speed-inline skating, swimming and adventure racing for most of my life. Feel free to ask.
Feb 25 2012 4:34PM
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IHeartWeasels
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This. You wouldn't think it would be a problem, but it sneaks up on you and hurts like a bitch. they sell cremes that make it bettter, save yourself the pain and buy it.

And while Im on the topic, I highly recommend a little bit of manscaping (if you knows what I mean) or your nutsack will bleed. Personal experience.
Feb 25 2012 9:57PM
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